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Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, Common in Massachusetts

Below is a plain-language overview of the ragweed pollen allergy test – short, common. This blood test helps identify an allergic reaction to short or common ragweed pollen.

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

This test measures the amount of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies your body produces in response to short or common ragweed. Elevated levels of specific IgE antibodies can indicate an allergy to these types of ragweed.

What it measures

  • Ragweed (Short/Common) IgE — reflects sensitivity to short or common ragweed pollen

What the test involves

A small sample of your blood is needed for this test. The blood is drawn from a vein in your arm using a needle.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order this test if you are experiencing symptoms suggestive of a ragweed allergy. It can help confirm if ragweed is a trigger for your allergic reactions.

Preparation

No special preparation is usually needed for this test. Always follow the specific instructions provided by the laboratory collecting your sample.

How results are reported

Results are typically available within a few business days and will indicate the level of IgE antibodies to ragweed pollen. Reference ranges can vary between laboratories.

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Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, Common in Massachusetts communities

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Boston4,208,580Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonSpringfield620,494Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonWorcester573,573Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonNew Bedford158,353Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonLeominster118,190Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonCambridge116,892Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonLowell114,804Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonBrockton104,216Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonQuincy100,544Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonLynn100,233Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonFall River93,339Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonNewton88,647Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonLawrence87,798Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonSomerville80,608Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonFramingham72,089Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonHaverhill67,093Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonMalden65,602Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonWaltham64,655Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonRevere60,720Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonMedford60,708Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonTaunton59,076Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonChicopee55,636Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonPeabody54,200Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonMethuen Town52,536Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonEverett48,368Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonAttleboro46,146Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonSalem44,452Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonPittsfield43,890Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonBeverly42,448Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonFitchburg41,796Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonMarlborough41,505Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonWoburn40,967Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonWestfield40,922Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonChelsea40,025Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonHolyoke38,480Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonWatertown Town35,171Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonGloucester29,814Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonMelrose29,567Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonNorthampton29,379Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonGardner21,183Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonNewburyport18,282Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonNorth Adams13,024Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonSouth Yarmouth11,696Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonMiddleborough Center7,790Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonMansfield Center7,689Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonWhitinsville7,329Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonWest Concord7,003Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonCochituate6,966Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonEast Falmouth6,739Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonPinehurst6,653Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonWest Yarmouth6,124Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonYarmouth Port5,872Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonBliss Corner5,529Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonNorth Scituate5,519Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonEast Harwich5,519Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonRaynham Center5,072Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonSmith Mills4,846Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonNorth Westport4,835Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonThe Pinehills4,724Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, CommonMillis-Clicquot4,653Ragweed Pollen Allergy Test – Short, Common