Allergy Test Options

An allergy test in this selection measures immunoglobulin E or allergen-specific responses to named substances. Respiratory profiles pair IgE with pollens, molds, dust mites, animal dander, cockroach, and mouse urine proteins, while the shellfish panel measures clam, crab, lobster, and shrimp. Results help identify sensitization that should be compared with symptoms and exposure history.

Immunoglobulin E is an antibody associated with allergic sensitization and is measured alongside individual respiratory allergens. The accompanying results show whether responses are associated with substances such as ragweed, dust mites, cat dander, or Alternaria mold. Total IgE alone does not identify which exposure is relevant, and a result requires symptom-based interpretation.

Region I measures northeastern exposures including birch, sycamore, walnut tree, and white ash, while Region II includes Johnson grass and pecan/hickory. Both measure common ragweed, Timothy grass, dust mites, cat and dog dander, cockroach, mouse urine proteins, and several molds. The practical distinction is the local tree, grass, and weed pollen pattern.

The Region XI profile is tailored to mountain-state exposure patterns and measures alder, olive, mugwort, and Russian thistle in addition to shared allergens such as ragweed, Timothy grass, dust mites, molds, and pet dander. Those plant measurements distinguish it from the Region I and Region II profiles. It is most relevant when symptoms occur in its listed mountain-state region.

No. A positive result indicates sensitization to the measured substance, but it does not prove that substance causes a person's symptoms. For example, a dust mite or ragweed result is more informative when symptoms occur during likely exposure periods or settings. Professional review is especially useful when results and symptom patterns do not align.

Select a respiratory profile for seasonal or indoor symptoms associated with pollens, molds, dust mites, pet dander, cockroach, or mouse exposure. Select the Allergy-Shellfish Panel for a question specifically involving clam, crab, lobster, or shrimp. The shellfish panel does not measure respiratory allergens, and respiratory profiles do not measure those four shellfish.

Dust mites, cat dander, and dog dander are common indoor exposures that can be relevant when symptoms occur year-round or worsen at home. Pollens such as birch, ragweed, Timothy grass, mugwort, and olive help relate symptoms to outdoor seasons and locations. Measuring both groups helps separate an indoor pattern from one that tracks outdoor exposure.

Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus fumigatus, Cladosporium herbarum, and Penicillium notatum are molds measured in the respiratory profiles. Their results add another possible exposure category when symptoms occur in damp environments or alongside seasonal patterns. A positive mold result does not identify where exposure occurred or establish that mold is the cause of symptoms.

No. The Allergy-Shellfish Panel reports clam, crab, lobster, and shrimp separately, which matters because sensitization patterns can differ among them. A result associated with shrimp should not be treated as identical to results for clam, crab, or lobster. Reaction history and professional assessment remain important when food-related symptoms are involved.

You'll receive it via email within 60 seconds of your order unless it requires additional processing (only very complex orders do).

Many general wellness test results are typically available online within 2-3 business days. However, some tests will require additional processing time. You will immediately receive an email & SMS notification when your results are available.

We do not share your results with your physician, insurance company, or any other third party.