Respiratory Panel Testing

A respiratory panel measures allergen-specific IgE responses to inhaled substances. Depending on the regional profile, these include dust mites, cat and dog dander, cockroach, mouse urine proteins, molds, and tree, grass, or weed pollens. IgE sensitization is one part of an allergy assessment, so results are most informative when compared with symptoms and exposure timing.

Regional profiles differ because outdoor plant exposures vary by geography. Region I measures birch, sycamore, walnut tree, and white ash, while Region II includes Johnson grass and pecan/hickory. The Central Valley profile measures olive and Russian thistle, and the Pacific Northwest profile includes alder and nettle. Their shared indoor allergens help assess exposures that occur in many locations.

No, a positive IgE result shows sensitization to the measured allergen, not proof that it causes symptoms. Someone can have detectable IgE to cat dander, dust mites, or ragweed without symptoms after exposure. Symptom timing, exposure history, and professional review distinguish a clinically relevant pattern from sensitization alone.

Respiratory Allergy Profile Region I is designed for CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, and VT. It measures shared indoor allergens plus birch, cottonwood, mugwort, sycamore, walnut tree, and white ash. That combination is useful when seasonal symptoms coincide with tree, grass, or weed pollen periods in those states.

Respiratory Allergy Profile Region II includes Johnson grass and pecan/hickory, along with birch, cottonwood, and common ragweed. The Central Valley profile includes alder, olive, mugwort, Russian thistle, and sycamore. Both measure dust mites, cat and dog dander, cockroach, mouse urine proteins, Alternaria, Aspergillus, and other shared allergens.

The profiles measure IgE to Dermatophagoides farinae and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, two distinct dust mite species. Testing both gives a more specific look at mite sensitization than using the broad term dust mites alone. Indoor symptoms that persist across seasons are one reason shoppers often want these results considered with pet, mold, and cockroach exposures.

Testing Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus fumigatus, Cladosporium herbarum, and Penicillium notatum alongside pollens and animal dander helps separate several possible inhaled exposure patterns. Mold exposure can occur indoors or outdoors, while tree and grass pollen often follows seasons. A result still requires symptom and exposure correlation rather than serving as a diagnosis by itself.

Respiratory Allergy Profile Region XVII is tailored to CA northwest, OR west, and WA west. It measures alder, birch, nettle, walnut tree, and white ash as well as dust mites, cat and dog dander, cockroach, mouse urine proteins, molds, ragweed, and Timothy grass. The plant list reflects common regional pollen questions in those areas.

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.