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Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens in Virginia

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 Virginia communities

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

Virginia Beach1,500,764Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Richmond1,008,069Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Chesapeake247,172Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Norfolk238,556Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Arlington235,764Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Roanoke215,781Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Newport News185,069Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Alexandria158,185Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Fredericksburg155,414Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Hampton136,748Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Lynchburg120,877Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Charlottesville102,164Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Portsmouth97,454Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Blacksburg94,398Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Suffolk93,268Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Williamsburg83,021Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Harrisonburg74,901Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Winchester74,593Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Dale City73,716Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Centreville73,064Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Reston62,453Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens McLean49,310Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Leesburg48,223Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Tuckahoe48,187Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Ashburn44,950Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Lake Ridge44,697Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Burke44,191Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Woodbridge42,734Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Manassas42,596Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Danville42,556Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Linton Hall42,089Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Annandale41,869Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Mechanicsville37,767Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Oakton36,675Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Fair Oaks34,437Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens South Riding33,828Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Petersburg33,229Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Springfield31,769Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Sterling31,202Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens West Falls Church31,023Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Short Pump27,332Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Tysons26,171Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Staunton25,358Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Salem25,335Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Cave Spring25,248Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Herndon24,574Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Bailey's Crossroads24,501Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Fairfax23,980Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Chantilly23,564Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens West Springfield23,562Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Christiansburg23,174Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Hopewell23,020Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Woodlawn22,590Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Chester22,512Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Waynesboro22,149Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Cherry Hill22,118Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Brambleton21,986Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Montclair21,961Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Rose Hill21,466Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens Lorton21,394Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens