New England · Hickory, White

Hickory, White in Massachusetts

Hickory, White can be ordered without a referral, and this guide covers what to expect. This test measures your body's immune response to White Hickory pollen. It helps identify if you may be allergic to this common tree.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days

Price range$49

PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.

Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab

ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

The White Hickory IgE antibody test is a blood test that checks for specific antibodies your body produces in response to White Hickory pollen. Elevated levels may indicate an allergy.

What it measures

White Hickory IgE — reflects the presence of specific antibodies to White Hickory pollen

What the test involves

A small sample of your blood will be collected by a trained professional. This is typically done with a standard venipuncture, where a needle is inserted into a vein in your arm.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians often order this test when a patient experiences symptoms suggestive of pollen allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, or itchy eyes, particularly during seasons when White Hickory trees pollinate.

Preparation

Please follow any specific preparation instructions provided by the laboratory where your sample will be collected. These instructions may include fasting or avoiding certain foods or medications.

How results are reported

Results are typically reported within a few business days. The laboratory will provide a reference range, which indicates the expected levels for individuals without an allergy, but these ranges can vary between labs.

Before you go

Specific preparation instructions
The laboratory's normal reference ranges
How results will be communicated

Cities

Hickory, White in Massachusetts communities

Choose your city for local context and to request this test.

Boston4,208,580Hickory, White Springfield620,494Hickory, White Worcester573,573Hickory, White New Bedford158,353Hickory, White Leominster118,190Hickory, White Cambridge116,892Hickory, White Lowell114,804Hickory, White Brockton104,216Hickory, White Quincy100,544Hickory, White Lynn100,233Hickory, White Fall River93,339Hickory, White Newton88,647Hickory, White Lawrence87,798Hickory, White Somerville80,608Hickory, White Framingham72,089Hickory, White Haverhill67,093Hickory, White Malden65,602Hickory, White Waltham64,655Hickory, White Revere60,720Hickory, White Medford60,708Hickory, White Taunton59,076Hickory, White Chicopee55,636Hickory, White Peabody54,200Hickory, White Methuen Town52,536Hickory, White Everett48,368Hickory, White Attleboro46,146Hickory, White Salem44,452Hickory, White Pittsfield43,890Hickory, White Beverly42,448Hickory, White Fitchburg41,796Hickory, White Marlborough41,505Hickory, White Woburn40,967Hickory, White Westfield40,922Hickory, White Chelsea40,025Hickory, White Holyoke38,480Hickory, White Watertown Town35,171Hickory, White Gloucester29,814Hickory, White Melrose29,567Hickory, White Northampton29,379Hickory, White Gardner21,183Hickory, White Newburyport18,282Hickory, White North Adams13,024Hickory, White South Yarmouth11,696Hickory, White Middleborough Center7,790Hickory, White Mansfield Center7,689Hickory, White Whitinsville7,329Hickory, White West Concord7,003Hickory, White Cochituate6,966Hickory, White East Falmouth6,739Hickory, White Pinehurst6,653Hickory, White West Yarmouth6,124Hickory, White Yarmouth Port5,872Hickory, White Bliss Corner5,529Hickory, White North Scituate5,519Hickory, White East Harwich5,519Hickory, White Raynham Center5,072Hickory, White Smith Mills4,846Hickory, White North Westport4,835Hickory, White The Pinehills4,724Hickory, White Millis-Clicquot4,653Hickory, White