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Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts communities

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Boston4,208,580Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSpringfield620,494Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWorcester573,573Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNew Bedford158,353Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLeominster118,190Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensCambridge116,892Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLowell114,804Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBrockton104,216Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensQuincy100,544Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLynn100,233Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFall River93,339Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNewton88,647Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLawrence87,798Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSomerville80,608Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFramingham72,089Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHaverhill67,093Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMalden65,602Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWaltham64,655Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensRevere60,720Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMedford60,708Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensTaunton59,076Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensChicopee55,636Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensPeabody54,200Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMethuen Town52,536Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensEverett48,368Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensAttleboro46,146Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSalem44,452Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensPittsfield43,890Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBeverly42,448Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFitchburg41,796Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMarlborough41,505Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWoburn40,967Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWestfield40,922Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensChelsea40,025Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHolyoke38,480Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWatertown Town35,171Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensGloucester29,814Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMelrose29,567Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNorthampton29,379Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensGardner21,183Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNewburyport18,282Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNorth Adams13,024Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSouth Yarmouth11,696Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMiddleborough Center7,790Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMansfield Center7,689Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWhitinsville7,329Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWest Concord7,003Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensCochituate6,966Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensEast Falmouth6,739Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensPinehurst6,653Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWest Yarmouth6,124Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensYarmouth Port5,872Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBliss Corner5,529Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNorth Scituate5,519Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensEast Harwich5,519Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensRaynham Center5,072Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSmith Mills4,846Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNorth Westport4,835Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensThe Pinehills4,724Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMillis-Clicquot4,653Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens