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Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen in New Hampshire

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 New Hampshire communities

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Nashua235,982Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenManchester167,568Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenPortsmouth97,455Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenDover89,874Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenConcord43,552Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenRochester32,317Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenKeene22,969Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenLaconia16,786Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenLebanon14,316Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenClaremont12,955Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenSomersworth11,964Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenBerlin9,710Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenFranklin8,766Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenSouth Hooksett5,906Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenSuncook5,008Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenPinardville4,849Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenEast Merrimack4,609Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenTilton Northfield2,868Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenHampton Beach2,480Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenNorth Conway2,393Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenWoodsville1,418Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenWest Swanzey1,339Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenContoocook1,218Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass PollenNorth Haverhill1,097Common Reed Allergy Test – Grass Pollen