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New England · Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens

Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens in Connecticut

Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens can be ordered without a referral, and this guide covers what to expect. This blood test identifies common summer allergens, including 10 types of pollens, that may be causing your allergy symptoms.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days
Price range$159
PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.
Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This test measures your body's immune response to specific environmental triggers. It helps identify IgE antibodies, which are proteins your body produces in response to allergens.

What it measures

  • Timothy Grass Pollen — reflects sensitivity to Timothy grass
  • Bermuda Grass Pollen — reflects sensitivity to Bermuda grass
  • Orchard Grass Pollen — reflects sensitivity to Orchard grass
  • Ryegrass Pollen — reflects sensitivity to Ryegrass
  • Johnson Grass Pollen — reflects sensitivity to Johnson grass
  • Ragweed Pollen — reflects sensitivity to Ragweed
  • Sagebrush Pollen — reflects sensitivity to Sagebrush
  • Mugwort Pollen — reflects sensitivity to Mugwort

What the test involves

A standard blood draw is required for this test. A healthcare professional will collect a small sample of your blood, typically from a vein in your arm.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians often order this test when a patient experiences symptoms suggestive of allergies during warmer months. It can help pinpoint the specific pollens responsible for discomfort.

Preparation

Follow any specific preparation instructions provided by the laboratory. Generally, no special preparation is needed before this blood test.

How results are reported

Results are typically available within a few business days and will indicate the presence and level of IgE antibodies for each allergen tested. Reference ranges can vary between laboratories.

Before you go

  • Confirm the specific pollens included in the test.
  • Ask about the typical turnaround time for results.
  • Inquire about any specific preparation instructions.

Cities

Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens in Connecticut communities

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Bridgeport975,078Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHartford907,046Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNew Haven587,648Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNorwich201,726Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWaterbury199,552Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensDanbury177,722Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensStamford134,820Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNorwalk90,821Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNew Britain74,022Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMeriden60,790Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBristol60,733Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWest Haven55,518Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMilford city 50,694Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMiddletown47,164Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensShelton40,944Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensTorrington35,447Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNaugatuck31,586Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNew London27,585Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWallingford Center19,211Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensAnsonia18,945Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWillimantic18,150Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensStorrs16,784Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensDerby12,387Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensTrumbull Center10,468Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensKensington9,626Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensOakville9,507Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensConning Towers Nautilus Park9,479Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSandy Hook9,406Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensRiverside9,133Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLong Hill8,307Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensGlastonbury Center8,187Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensThompsonville8,134Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSouthwood Acres7,875Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensRockville7,612Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNew Canaan7,399Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensStaples7,125Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensCos Cob7,089Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensOld Greenwich6,929Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWinsted6,662Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNorthford6,117Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSimsbury Center6,072Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHazardville6,070Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensCheshire Village6,006Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBranford Center5,934Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensDaniels Farm5,764Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSherwood Manor5,710Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNoroton5,682Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensPawcatuck5,383Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLake Pocotopaug5,124Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensTerryville5,110Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensByram4,994Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLong Hill4,645Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensQuinnipiac University4,614Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensStafford Springs4,611Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMystic4,354Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensEast Village4,250Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHeritage Village4,232Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensDanielson4,146Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBroad Brook4,145Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensOronoque3,790Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens