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With friendly doctor's notes & guidance
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This test is ideal if you're experiencing sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, or difficulty breathing that seems related to certain times of year or specific environments. It helps identify which environmental allergens in southern Idaho and Nevada are triggering your respiratory symptoms, whether it's pollen from trees and grasses, indoor molds, pet dander, or dust mites. Many people use this test when allergy medications aren't working well or when they want to know exactly what to avoid.
No special preparation is typically required for allergy blood testing. Unlike skin testing, you don't need to stop taking antihistamines or allergy medications beforehand. You can take the test at any time of year, though testing during your symptomatic season may provide the most clinically relevant information. Simply schedule your blood draw at a convenient lab location.
This comprehensive panel measures your immune response (IgE antibodies) to 23 common environmental allergens specific to southern Idaho and Nevada. It evaluates tree pollens (cottonwood, elm, maple, mountain cedar, oak, olive, white mulberry), grasses (Bermuda, timothy), weeds (ragweed, mugwort, pigweed, Russian thistle), indoor allergens (dust mites, cat and dog dander, mouse urine proteins, cockroach), and molds (Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium). Together, these measurements identify your specific triggers so you can take targeted action to reduce exposure and manage symptoms effectively.
What this means
Your IgE antibodies to cat dander are in the moderate range, indicating a significant allergic sensitivity. This level of response typically causes noticeable symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, or congestion when exposed to cats, and explains why you may feel worse in homes with cats or around cat owners.
Recommended actions
Avoid direct contact with cats and keep them out of bedrooms if you have pets at home
Use HEPA air filters in main living spaces to reduce airborne dander
Wash hands and change clothes after visiting homes with cats
Consider discussing allergy medications or immunotherapy with your doctor if symptoms are frequent