Ordering the Allergix IgE Inhalant Antibodies Test
The Allergix IgE Inhalant Antibodies test from Genova Diagnostics helps identify specific immune reactions to common airborne triggers like pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and mold. This test measures IgE antibodies in your blood, which are linked to allergic responses such as sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, coughing, and skin rashes. Interestingly, some people with eczema or chronic sinus congestion may have underlying inhalant allergies that are only revealed through this type of testing.
Ordering this test can help you pinpoint which environmental triggers are causing your symptoms, so you can take targeted steps to reduce exposure and manage reactions. Benefits of ordering include:
- Identifies specific airborne allergens causing symptoms
- Helps guide changes in your home or work environment
- Supports your doctor in creating a focused allergy management plan
- May reduce the need for broad allergy medications by targeting triggers
- Can reveal hidden allergies that may not show up on skin tests
Who Should Consider Inhalant Allergy Antibody Testing
People who experience frequent sneezing, nasal congestion, or itchy eyes during certain times of the year may benefit from this test. For example, someone who notices their symptoms worsen every spring when trees and grasses pollinate could use this test to find out which specific plants are causing their reactions.
Ordering this test may also be helpful in these situations:
- Persistent coughing or wheezing that worsens indoors or outdoors
- Recurring skin rashes or hives with no clear cause
- Children with ongoing runny nose or eczema
- Adults with asthma that flares up in certain environments
- People who notice headaches or fatigue after cleaning or being around dust
Pinpointing your triggers can help you and your doctor make changes that may reduce symptoms like sneezing, congestion, or skin irritation. Delaying this test could mean continued exposure to allergens, which may lead to ongoing symptoms or more frequent flare-ups.
Preparing for Environmental Allergen Antibody Screening
Fasting is not required for this test, so you can eat and drink as usual before your blood draw. Always follow any instructions your doctor or healthcare provider gives you to make sure your sample is collected correctly and your results are as useful as possible.
Labs Included When Ordering Your Allergix IgE Inhalant Antibodies Test
| Test Name | Reference Range | Significance | Low and High Levels of Allergix IgE Inhalant Antibodies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trees | |||
| Alder Tree | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Alder tree pollen is a common spring allergen. This marker checks for IgE antibodies that react to alder pollen in the air. |
High levels mean your immune system is reacting to alder pollen, which may cause sneezing or congestion.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to have an allergy to alder tree pollen. |
| Australian Pine Tree | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Australian pine pollen can trigger allergies in some regions. This test detects IgE antibodies to this specific tree pollen. |
High levels mean you may react to Australian pine pollen, leading to allergy symptoms.
Low levels mean you are not likely allergic to this tree. |
| Birch Tree | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Birch pollen is a major cause of spring allergies. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to birch pollen. |
High levels mean birch pollen may be causing your allergy symptoms.
Low levels mean birch pollen is not a likely trigger. |
| Cottonwood Tree | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Cottonwood trees release airborne pollen that can cause allergies. This test measures your immune response to it. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms when cottonwood pollen is present.
Low levels mean cottonwood is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Elm Tree | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Elm pollen is a spring allergen in many areas. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to elm pollen. |
High levels mean elm pollen may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to elm pollen. |
| Eucalyptus Tree | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Eucalyptus pollen can cause allergies in some people. This test checks for IgE antibodies to eucalyptus pollen. |
High levels mean you may react to eucalyptus pollen.
Low levels mean eucalyptus is not a likely trigger. |
| Maple Tree | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Maple pollen is a spring allergen. This marker detects IgE antibodies to maple pollen. |
High levels mean maple pollen may be causing allergy symptoms.
Low levels mean you are not likely allergic to maple pollen. |
| Mesquite Tree | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Mesquite pollen is common in some regions. This test checks for IgE antibodies to mesquite pollen. |
High levels mean you may react to mesquite pollen.
Low levels mean mesquite is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Mountain Cedar Tree | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Mountain cedar pollen is a strong allergen in some areas. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to it. |
High levels mean mountain cedar pollen may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to mountain cedar. |
| Oak Tree | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Oak pollen is a common spring allergen. This test measures IgE antibodies to oak pollen. |
High levels mean oak pollen may be a trigger for your symptoms.
Low levels mean oak is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Olive Tree | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Olive pollen can cause allergies in some regions. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to olive pollen. |
High levels mean olive pollen may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean olive is not a likely trigger. |
| Pecan Tree | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Pecan pollen is a spring allergen in some areas. This test checks for IgE antibodies to pecan pollen. |
High levels mean pecan pollen may be a trigger for your symptoms.
Low levels mean pecan is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Walnut Tree | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Walnut pollen can cause allergies in some people. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to walnut pollen. |
High levels mean walnut pollen may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean walnut is not a likely trigger. |
| White Mulberry Tree | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | White mulberry pollen is a spring allergen. This test checks for IgE antibodies to white mulberry pollen. |
High levels mean white mulberry pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to white mulberry pollen. |
| Grasses | |||
| Bahia Grass | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Bahia grass pollen is a common summer allergen. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to bahia grass. |
High levels mean bahia grass pollen may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to bahia grass. |
| Bermuda Grass | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Bermuda grass pollen is a strong summer allergen. This test measures IgE antibodies to bermuda grass. |
High levels mean bermuda grass pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean bermuda grass is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Brome Grass | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Brome grass pollen can cause allergies in late spring and summer. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to brome grass. |
High levels mean brome grass pollen may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to brome grass. |
| Canary Grass | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Canary grass pollen is a less common allergen. This test checks for IgE antibodies to canary grass. |
High levels mean canary grass pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean canary grass is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Cultivated Oat Grass | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Oat grass pollen can cause allergies in some people. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to oat grass. |
High levels mean oat grass pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean oat grass is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Johnson Grass | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Johnson grass pollen is a strong summer allergen. This test checks for IgE antibodies to Johnson grass. |
High levels mean Johnson grass pollen may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to Johnson grass. |
| June Grass (Kentucky Blue) | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | June grass pollen is a common allergen in late spring. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to June grass. |
High levels mean June grass pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean June grass is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Orchard Grass | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Orchard grass pollen is a common cause of hay fever. This test checks for IgE antibodies to orchard grass. |
High levels mean orchard grass pollen may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to orchard grass. |
| Perennial Rye Grass | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Perennial rye grass pollen is a common allergen. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to rye grass. |
High levels mean rye grass pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean rye grass is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Red Top | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Red top grass pollen can cause allergies in some people. This test checks for IgE antibodies to red top grass. |
High levels mean red top grass pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean red top grass is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Sweet Vernal Grass | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Sweet vernal grass pollen is a spring allergen. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to sweet vernal grass. |
High levels mean sweet vernal grass pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean sweet vernal grass is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Timothy Grass | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Timothy grass pollen is a major cause of hay fever. This test checks for IgE antibodies to timothy grass. |
High levels mean timothy grass pollen may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to timothy grass. |
| Weeds | |||
| Cocklebur | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Cocklebur pollen is a fall allergen. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to cocklebur pollen. |
High levels mean cocklebur pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean cocklebur is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Common Ragweed | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Common ragweed pollen is a major fall allergen. This test checks for IgE antibodies to ragweed pollen. |
High levels mean ragweed pollen may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to ragweed. |
| Dandelion | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Dandelion pollen can cause allergies in some people. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to dandelion pollen. |
High levels mean dandelion pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean dandelion is not a likely allergen for you. |
| English Plantain | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | English plantain pollen is a common allergen. This test checks for IgE antibodies to plantain pollen. |
High levels mean plantain pollen may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to plantain pollen. |
| Giant Ragweed | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Giant ragweed pollen is a strong fall allergen. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to giant ragweed. |
High levels mean giant ragweed pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean giant ragweed is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Lamb’s Quarters | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Lamb’s quarters pollen is a summer and fall allergen. This test checks for IgE antibodies to lamb’s quarters. |
High levels mean lamb’s quarters pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean lamb’s quarters is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Nettle | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Nettle pollen can cause allergies in some people. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to nettle pollen. |
High levels mean nettle pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean nettle is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Rough Marsh Elder | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Rough marsh elder pollen is a fall allergen. This test checks for IgE antibodies to marsh elder pollen. |
High levels mean marsh elder pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean marsh elder is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Rough Pigweed | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Rough pigweed pollen is a summer and fall allergen. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to pigweed pollen. |
High levels mean pigweed pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean pigweed is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Russian Thistle | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Russian thistle pollen is a fall allergen. This test checks for IgE antibodies to Russian thistle pollen. |
High levels mean Russian thistle pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean Russian thistle is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Western Ragweed | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Western ragweed pollen is a strong fall allergen. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to western ragweed. |
High levels mean western ragweed pollen may be a trigger.
Low levels mean western ragweed is not a likely allergen for you. |
| Other Environmental Allergens | |||
| Cat Dander | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Cat dander is a common indoor allergen. This test checks for IgE antibodies to proteins found in cat skin and saliva. |
High levels mean cat dander may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to cat dander. |
| Dog Dander | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Dog dander is another common indoor allergen. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to proteins in dog skin and saliva. |
High levels mean dog dander may be a trigger.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to dog dander. |
| Cockroach | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Cockroach allergens are found in homes and can trigger allergies. This test checks for IgE antibodies to cockroach proteins. |
High levels mean cockroach allergens may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to cockroach allergens. |
| Mite Generic | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Dust mites are a major indoor allergen. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to dust mite proteins. |
High levels mean dust mites may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to dust mites. |
| Mold Generic | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Mold spores are common indoor and outdoor allergens. This test checks for IgE antibodies to mold proteins. |
High levels mean mold exposure may be causing your symptoms.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to mold. |
| Scale | 0.00 – 0.34 kU/L | Scale allergens can come from fish or reptiles. This marker checks for IgE antibodies to scale proteins. |
High levels mean scale allergens may be a trigger.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to react to scale allergens. |
| Total IgE | 0.00 – 100.00 kU/L | Total IgE measures the overall level of IgE antibodies in your blood, which can indicate the presence of allergies or other immune responses. |
High levels mean you may have one or more allergies or an overactive immune response.
Low levels mean you are less likely to have allergies. |
Reference ranges may change slightly as labs update their methods or as new research becomes available.
Allergix IgE Inhalant Antibodies FAQ
Is there Allergix IgE Inhalant Antibodies testing near me?
This is a test kit that can be collected at a local draw site—check the draw location link at the top of the page. For people with ongoing allergy symptoms, having a nearby collection site makes it easier to get tested quickly and start finding answers.
How do I interpret the test results?
While your treating physician should review your results, you can also use our one-on-one test results review service with our clinical team for a detailed explanation and next steps.
What is the cost of the test?
The price you see includes standard shipping to you and return shipping to the lab, but local draw fees may apply. Ordering this test can help you identify specific triggers, which may help you manage symptoms like sneezing or congestion more effectively.
How often should I retest?
Retesting is usually recommended every 1-2 years, or sooner if your symptoms change or new exposures occur. Repeating the test can help track changes in your immune response and guide adjustments to your allergy management plan.
How accurate is the test?
This test uses ImmunoCAP technology, which is a highly specific and sensitive method for measuring IgE antibodies. The specificity is 98% and the sensitivity is 96%. TrueHealthLabs.com partners with CLIA-certified and CAP-certified laboratories to uphold rigorous testing standards for dependable results.
Important Notes
- This kit cannot be mailed or collected in New York State. Contact us with questions.
Medical Review Board
Reviewed by Jeff Donohue M.D. from Body Logic and Brady Hurst DC, CCCN. Written by True Health Lab’s team of editorial health contributors.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.
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