Quest Diagnostics Weed and Grass Allergy Test Panel
Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
2
Duration
30 min
Results
7 days
Measures immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to 13 weed and grass allergens to help determine allergy presence.
This test measures the level of IgE antibodies your immune system produces in response to specific weed and grass allergens. Elevated IgE levels can indicate an allergic reaction. The panel helps identify allergies to various weeds and grasses, aiding healthcare providers in diagnosis and treatment. Understanding your allergies can help manage symptoms and prevent future reactions. This test is crucial for individuals experiencing allergic symptoms to determine the specific allergens triggering their response.
Key Details
- Allergens Tested
- 20–200+ substances (varies by panel)
- Fasting Required
- No
- Sample Type
- Blood draw
- Turnaround
- 5–10 business days
- Common Use
- Allergy mapping, elimination diet guidance
Who Is This For?
People experiencing unexplained digestive issues, skin problems, or chronic fatigue that may be food-related. Anyone with known allergies who wants comprehensive mapping of their triggers. Parents investigating potential food sensitivities in children. People considering an elimination diet and wanting data to guide which foods to remove.
What's Included
Preparation Required
No fasting required. Continue eating your normal diet for at least 2–4 weeks before testing — avoiding suspected trigger foods can cause false negatives. Inform the clinic of any antihistamines or immunosuppressants you're taking, as these can affect results.
Biomarkers Tested
2A group of proteins in blood including antibodies (immunoglobulins), transport proteins, and enzymes. Elevated globulin can indicate chronic infection, inflammation, or blood cancers. Calculated by subtracting albumin from total protein.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a protein associated with allergic reactions that is normally found in very small amounts in the blood. IgE functions as part of the body's immune system (its defence against 'intruders').
+ $6.00 Physician Service Fee
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood draw
- Duration
- 30 min
- Results
- 7 days