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Indoor & Outdoor Allergy Test

$ 199.0
$199

See what’s triggering your seasonal or year-round respiratory allergies.

Whether it’s a tickle in your throat, itchy, watery eyes, or you can’t stop sneezing—respiratory allergies could be to blame. Allergic rhinitis (or hay fever) is a common condition and can affect all ages. Symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis occur in spring, summer and/or early fall. They are usually caused by allergic sensitivity to pollens from trees, grasses or weeds.³
 
This environmental allergy test measures IgE antibodies (released by the body in response to allergens) to assess your body’s immune response to common indoor and outdoor allergens including pollen, mold, pet and animal dander, dust mites, grasses and more. 
 
Note: Having measurable IgE for a particular allergen does not guarantee that you will have an allergic reaction when exposed to it. In general, higher IgE levels are associated with a greater chance of having a true allergy but do not predict how severe your allergic symptoms could be.¹
 
IgE testing is not considered sufficient to diagnose an allergy on its own.² Results from this test should be interpreted in the context of your medical history with a health care provider or an allergist. Results should be shared and discussed with a healthcare professional before making an allergy diagnosis.

Indoor & Outdoor Allergy Test
$ 199.0
$199

Test Details

Sample Type: Blood
Collection Method: In person at a Labcorp location
Age: 18+
Results: 3-4 days from when your sample arrives at our lab
HSA/FSA: Accepted
Test must be taken by purchaser

Preparation: No special preparation needed.

Why Consider This Test

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Have unexplained symptoms?

More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year.³ Anyone can have or develop an allergy throughout their life.

More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year.³ Anyone can have or develop an allergy throughout their life.

If you are experiencing unexplained allergy symptoms, this blood test can help detect an allergy that may be in your environment.

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Need to make changes?

Allergies generally cannot be avoided, but allergens can be.

Allergies generally cannot be avoided, but allergens can be.

Share your test results with your health care provider or allergist to come up with an allergy plan and identify strategies to help you avoid the allergen.⁴ Strategies may include using a HEPA air filter during peak hay fever season, changing to allergy-proof bedding, closing windows, or eliminating dust mites, pollen and animal dander from your home.

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Want to reduce symptoms?

Along with lifestyle changes and preventing exposure to environmental allergens, your health care provider may discuss over the counter or prescription medications to help control reactions and reduce allergy symptoms to both indoor and outdoor allergens.⁴

References:

1. Waserman S, Bégin P, Watson W. IgE-mediated food allergy. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol. 2018 Sep 12;14(Suppl 2):55. doi: 10.1186/s13223-018-0284-3.

2. World Allergy Organization. IgE in Clinical Allergy and Allergy Diagnosis. Updated July, 2015. Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.worldallergy.org/education-programs/education/adrc

3. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Allergy Facts. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology website. Accessed December 19, 2022. https://acaai.org/allergies/allergies-101/facts-stats/

4. Healthline. What Are Environmental Allergies? Healthline website. Updated May 30, 2018. Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/environmental-allergies

5. Mayo Clinic. Hay Fever. Mayo Clinic website. Updated July 7, 2022. Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hay-fever/symptoms-causes/syc-20373039

6. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Pollen Allergies. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology website. Accessed December 19, 2022. https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/pollen-allergies/

7. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. “Mowing Down Your Grass Allergies. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology website. Reviewed September 28, 2020. Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.aaaai.org/tools-for-the-public/conditions-library/allergies/mowing-down-your-grass-allergies

8. Mayo Clinic. Pet Allergy. Mayo Clinic website. Updated August 4, 2020. Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pet-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20352192

9. Allen-Ramey F, Schoenwetter WF, Weiss TW, Westerman D, et al. Sensitization to common allergens in adults with asthma. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2005 Sep-Oct;18(5):434-9. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.18.5.434.

10. Høst A, Halken S. Practical aspects of allergy-testing. Paediatr Respir Rev. 2003 Dec;4(4):312-8. PMID: 14629954.

11. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Allergy Facts and Figures. Updated March 2023. Accessed October 2, 2023. https://aafa.org/allergies/allergy-facts/

What's Tested
  • Allergens included in this test

    Dust Mite (D pteronyssinus), Dust Mite (D farinae), Cat Dander, Dog Dander, Mouse Urine, Bermuda Grass, Kentucky Bluegrass, German Cockroach, White Oak, American Elm, Short Ragweed, Leaf Mold (Alternaria Alternata), English Plantain (Lamb’s Tongue), Sheep Sorrel.

How It Works

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Purchase Your Test

Simply purchase this test online. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit is required.
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Provide Your Sample

Visit a Labcorp location near you for sample collection. Visits may be scheduled online.
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Get Your Results

View your easy-to-read results online in your Labcorp Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.

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FAQ

  • Outdoor allergies are very common. Approximately 81 million adults in the United States have seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever. This seasonal allergy, most common in the spring and fall, includes allergic reactions to pollen from trees, grasses and weeds.11 Common symptoms may include sinus pressure, itchy/watery eyes, nasal congestion, and sneezing.

  • Allergen testing may help you discover more about your body’s immune response to common allergens inside and outside the home. While our environmental allergy test can assess how you respond to common indoor and outdoor allergens such as pollen, mold, animal dander, dust mites, grasses and more, it is not enough to diagnose an allergy on its own. After taking this test, you should share your results with a healthcare provider or allergist who can help you interpret results in the context of your medical history to come to the right diagnosis and treatment plan.

  • Your results will be provided to you through our secure online portal to view or print. Results are also made available through a secure portal to the independent healthcare provider who placed your test order.  If you are accessing your results through your Labcorp Patient™ account, all users linked to the account will have access to all OnDemand test results. Results may also be provided to a local, state, and/or federal health authority; for example, many states require the testing laboratory and physician to report test results for certain communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, to local or state health departments.  

     

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  • Visit the Labcorp OnDemand® website to browse and purchase laboratory tests and create your Labcorp Patient™ account to view your results. All Labcorp OnDemand testing requires an order from an authorized healthcare professional. For your convenience, Labcorp OnDemand has contracted with independent professional entities (collectively, Providers) to deliver healthcare provider services. Visit a Labcorp location for sample collection; or, if using an at-home collection kit, collect your sample yourself. We’ll let you know when your results are ready and can be accessed through your Labcorp Patient™ account.

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