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Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen in Maine

Below is a plain-language overview of the common reed allergy test – grass pollen. This blood test helps identify if you may have an allergic reaction to common reed grass and its 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 your body's immune response to common reed grass by detecting specific IgE antibodies in your blood. Elevated levels may indicate an allergy.

What it measures

Common Reed Grass (Phalaris arundinacea) IgE — reflects sensitivity to common reed grass

What the test involves

A healthcare professional will collect a small blood sample, typically from a vein in your arm. This sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians often order this test when a patient experiences symptoms suggestive of an allergy to grasses, especially during certain seasons. It can help pinpoint the specific allergen causing the reaction.

Preparation

You do not typically need to prepare for this test. However, always follow any specific instructions provided by the laboratory or your healthcare provider.

How results are reported

Results are usually available within a few business days and will indicate the presence and level of specific IgE antibodies. Reference ranges can vary between laboratories.

Before you go

How to prepare for the blood draw
When to expect results
If fasting is required

Cities

Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen in Maine communities

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Portland220,807Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Lewiston36,615Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Bangor31,920Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen South Portland26,428Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Auburn23,790Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Biddeford22,331Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Sanford21,812Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Saco20,203Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Westbrook20,074Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Augusta18,895Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Waterville15,872Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Brewer9,606Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Presque Isle8,859Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Bath8,718Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Ellsworth8,340Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Caribou7,448Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Old Town7,415Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Rockland6,977Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Belfast6,890Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Gardiner5,944Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen North Windham5,395Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Lisbon Falls4,213Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen York Harbor3,819Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen South Berwick3,596Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Lisbon3,456Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen South Eliot3,342Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Calais3,010Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Lake Arrowhead3,007Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Cumberland Center2,956Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Hallowell2,542Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Cape Neddick2,485Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen South Paris2,169Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Dunstan1,852Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Falmouth Foreside1,811Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Veazie1,771Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Steep Falls1,677Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Eastport1,226Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen West Kennebunk1,119Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Cornish1,117Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Kittery Point1,017Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen Chisholm1,007Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen