Ordering the IgE Inhalants Blood Test
Ordering the IgE Inhalants Blood Test helps pinpoint which airborne substances, like pollen, pet dander, or dust mites, may be causing allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, or skin irritation. Interestingly, this test can also reveal hidden triggers that may not cause immediate symptoms but still contribute to ongoing issues like eczema or mild respiratory discomfort.
When ordering this test, you can expect these specific benefits:
- Identifies which inhaled allergens are causing your symptoms
- Helps guide targeted changes to your environment or daily routine
- Supports your doctor in choosing the right allergy treatments
- Reduces the need for guesswork in managing allergy symptoms
- Detects both common and less obvious environmental triggers
Who Should Consider Allergy and Environmental Trigger Testing
People who experience frequent sneezing, runny nose, or itchy skin during certain seasons or after being around pets may benefit from this test. For example, someone who notices their eyes water and nose gets stuffy every time they visit a friend with a cat could use this test to find out if pet dander is the cause.
Ordering this test may also be helpful in these situations:
- Persistent coughing or wheezing that worsens indoors or outdoors
- Recurring rashes or hives after exposure to dust or mold
- Children with ongoing eczema that flares up in specific environments
- Adults with sinus congestion that does not improve with over-the-counter remedies
- People who notice their asthma symptoms get worse after cleaning or during pollen season
Testing for inhalant allergies provides clear answers about which substances are causing your symptoms, allowing for more focused changes to your surroundings or treatment plan. Delaying this test could mean continued exposure to triggers, which may lead to more frequent or severe symptoms over time. Take the next step by ordering to get specific answers.
How to Prepare for the Test
No fasting is needed before this blood test, so you can eat and drink as usual. 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 IgE Inhalants Blood Test
| Test Name | Reference Range | What This Measures | Low and High Levels of IgE Inhalants Blood Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Tree – IgE | <0.35 | Measures immune response to alder tree pollen. High levels suggest sensitivity to this tree, which can cause seasonal allergy symptoms. |
High levels mean you may react to alder pollen with symptoms like sneezing or itchy eyes.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to be sensitive to alder tree pollen. |
| Australian Pine Tree – IgE | <0.35 | Checks for allergic response to Australian pine pollen, which can trigger respiratory symptoms in sensitive people. |
High levels mean you may have allergy symptoms when exposed to Australian pine pollen.
Low levels mean you are not likely to react to this pollen. |
| Bahia Grass – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to Bahia grass pollen, a common cause of hay fever in some regions. |
High levels mean you may experience sneezing or congestion during Bahia grass pollen season.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to be allergic to Bahia grass. |
| Bermuda Grass – IgE | <0.35 | Assesses sensitivity to Bermuda grass pollen, which can cause seasonal allergy symptoms. |
High levels mean you may react to Bermuda grass pollen with allergy symptoms.
Low levels mean you are not likely to be sensitive to Bermuda grass. |
| Birch Tree – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to birch tree pollen, a common trigger for spring allergies. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms like sneezing or itchy throat during birch pollen season.
Low levels mean birch pollen is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Brome Grass – IgE | <0.35 | Checks for immune reaction to brome grass pollen, which can cause hay fever in some people. |
High levels mean you may have allergy symptoms when exposed to brome grass.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to be sensitive to brome grass. |
| Canary Grass – IgE | <0.35 | Detects allergic response to canary grass pollen, which can cause sneezing and nasal congestion. |
High levels mean you may react to canary grass pollen.
Low levels mean you are not likely to be allergic to canary grass. |
| Cat Dander – IgE | <0.35 | Measures immune response to proteins found in cat skin and saliva, which can cause allergy symptoms in sensitive people. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, or congestion around cats.
Low levels mean cat dander is not likely to trigger your symptoms. |
| Cocklebur – IgE | <0.35 | Checks for allergic reaction to cocklebur pollen, a weed that can cause seasonal allergies. |
High levels mean you may have allergy symptoms during cocklebur pollen season.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to be sensitive to cocklebur. |
| Cockroach – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to proteins from cockroaches, which can trigger allergies and worsen asthma. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms like coughing or wheezing in places with cockroaches.
Low levels mean cockroach allergens are not likely to affect you. |
| Common Ragweed – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to common ragweed pollen, a major cause of fall allergies. |
High levels mean you may have sneezing or itchy eyes during ragweed season.
Low levels mean ragweed is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Cottonwood Tree – IgE | <0.35 | Checks for immune response to cottonwood tree pollen, which can cause allergy symptoms in spring. |
High levels mean you may react to cottonwood pollen.
Low levels mean you are unlikely to be sensitive to cottonwood. |
| Cultivated Oat Grass – IgE | <0.35 | Detects allergic response to oat grass pollen, which can cause hay fever symptoms. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during oat grass pollen season.
Low levels mean oat grass is not likely to trigger your symptoms. |
| Dandelion – IgE | <0.35 | Measures immune response to dandelion pollen, which can cause mild allergy symptoms in some people. |
High levels mean you may react to dandelion pollen.
Low levels mean dandelion is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Dog Dander – IgE | <0.35 | Detects allergic response to proteins in dog skin and saliva, which can cause sneezing, congestion, or skin irritation. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms around dogs.
Low levels mean dog dander is not likely to affect you. |
| Elm Tree – IgE | <0.35 | Checks for immune response to elm tree pollen, which can cause allergy symptoms in spring and fall. |
High levels mean you may react to elm pollen.
Low levels mean elm pollen is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| English Plantain – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to English plantain pollen, a common cause of hay fever. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during plantain pollen season.
Low levels mean plantain pollen is not likely to affect you. |
| Eucalyptus Tree – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to eucalyptus pollen, which can cause allergy symptoms in some regions. |
High levels mean you may react to eucalyptus pollen.
Low levels mean eucalyptus pollen is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Giant Ragweed – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to giant ragweed pollen, a strong trigger for fall allergies. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during giant ragweed season.
Low levels mean giant ragweed is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Johnson Grass – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to Johnson grass pollen, which can cause hay fever symptoms. |
High levels mean you may react to Johnson grass pollen.
Low levels mean Johnson grass is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| June Grass (Kentucky Blue) – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to June grass pollen, a common cause of spring allergies. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during June grass pollen season.
Low levels mean June grass is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Lamb’s Quarters – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to lamb’s quarters pollen, a weed that can cause allergy symptoms in late summer. |
High levels mean you may react to lamb’s quarters pollen.
Low levels mean lamb’s quarters is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Maple Tree – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to maple tree pollen, which can cause spring allergy symptoms. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during maple pollen season.
Low levels mean maple pollen is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Mesquite Tree – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to mesquite tree pollen, which can cause allergy symptoms in some regions. |
High levels mean you may react to mesquite pollen.
Low levels mean mesquite pollen is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Mite Generic – IgE | <0.35 | Measures immune response to dust mite proteins, a common indoor allergen that can cause year-round symptoms. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms like sneezing or congestion in dusty environments.
Low levels mean dust mites are not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Mold Generic – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to common mold spores, which can cause allergy symptoms indoors and outdoors. |
High levels mean you may react to mold exposure.
Low levels mean mold is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Mountain Cedar Tree – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to mountain cedar pollen, a strong trigger for winter allergies in some areas. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during mountain cedar pollen season.
Low levels mean mountain cedar is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Nettle – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to nettle pollen, which can cause mild allergy symptoms in some people. |
High levels mean you may react to nettle pollen.
Low levels mean nettle pollen is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Oak Tree – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to oak tree pollen, a common spring allergen. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during oak pollen season.
Low levels mean oak pollen is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Olive Tree – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to olive tree pollen, which can cause allergy symptoms in some regions. |
High levels mean you may react to olive pollen.
Low levels mean olive pollen is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Orchard Grass – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to orchard grass pollen, a common cause of hay fever. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during orchard grass pollen season.
Low levels mean orchard grass is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Pecan Tree – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to pecan tree pollen, which can cause allergy symptoms in spring. |
High levels mean you may react to pecan pollen.
Low levels mean pecan pollen is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Perennial Rye Grass – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to perennial rye grass pollen, a common cause of hay fever. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during rye grass pollen season.
Low levels mean rye grass is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Red Top – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to red top grass pollen, which can cause allergy symptoms in spring and summer. |
High levels mean you may react to red top pollen.
Low levels mean red top pollen is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Rough Marsh Elder – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to rough marsh elder pollen, a weed that can cause allergy symptoms in late summer. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during marsh elder pollen season.
Low levels mean marsh elder is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Rough Pigweed – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to rough pigweed pollen, which can cause allergy symptoms in late summer and fall. |
High levels mean you may react to pigweed pollen.
Low levels mean pigweed pollen is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Russian Thistle – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to Russian thistle pollen, a weed that can cause allergy symptoms in dry climates. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during Russian thistle pollen season.
Low levels mean Russian thistle is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Scale – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to scale insect allergens, which can be a hidden trigger for some allergy symptoms. |
High levels mean you may react to scale insect allergens.
Low levels mean scale insect allergens are not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Sweet Vernal Grass – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to sweet vernal grass pollen, a common cause of spring allergies. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during sweet vernal grass pollen season.
Low levels mean sweet vernal grass is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Timothy Grass – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to timothy grass pollen, a major cause of hay fever in spring and summer. |
High levels mean you may react to timothy grass pollen.
Low levels mean timothy grass is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Total IgE | 0-100 | Shows the overall amount of IgE antibodies in your blood, which can be raised in people with allergies, asthma, or eczema. |
High levels mean your immune system is reacting to one or more allergens.
Low levels mean you are less likely to have allergies. |
| Walnut Tree – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to walnut tree pollen, which can cause spring allergy symptoms. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during walnut pollen season.
Low levels mean walnut pollen is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| Western Ragweed – IgE | <0.35 | Detects immune response to western ragweed pollen, a strong trigger for fall allergies in some regions. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during western ragweed season.
Low levels mean western ragweed is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
| White Mulberry Tree – IgE | <0.35 | Measures allergic response to white mulberry tree pollen, which can cause spring allergy symptoms. |
High levels mean you may have symptoms during white mulberry pollen season.
Low levels mean white mulberry pollen is not likely to cause your symptoms. |
Reference ranges may change slightly as labs update their methods or as new research becomes available. Always check your report for the most current reference values.
IgE Inhalants Blood Test FAQ
Is there IgE Inhalants Blood Test 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. If you have ongoing allergy symptoms like sneezing or congestion, 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, we also offer a one-on-one test results review with our clinical team to help you understand what your results mean and what steps you can take next.
What is the cost of the test?
The price you see for the test 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 allergy triggers, which may help you manage symptoms and feel better sooner.
How often should I retest?
Retesting is usually recommended every 12 to 24 months, especially if your symptoms change or you start new treatments. Regular testing helps track changes in your immune response and can guide adjustments to your allergy management plan.
How accurate is the test?
This test uses the ImmunoCAP method, which is a highly specific and sensitive laboratory technique for measuring IgE antibodies to inhaled allergens. 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.
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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