The Purpose of a Southern CA Allergen Profile Test
Southern California is known for its sun-splashed landscapes. In just a couple of hours, you could drive from the ocean to the mountains, and in between you’d see rolling hills, wooded canyons, and other beautiful scenery. But the coastal region is also home to plenty of allergy triggers. Grasses, trees, pollen, and more can spark an immune response that could include red and itchy eyes, runny nose, coughing or sneezing, and rashes or hives. If you’re prone to environmental allergies, whether it’s from tree pollen, mold, or animal dander, a Southern California allergen profile test can help.
What Does the Allergen Profile Coastal Area Blood Test Measure?
This is a quantitative IgE test that measures antibodies produced by the immune system in response to common potential allergens:
- Trees: Grey alder, mountain cedar, cottonwood, American elm, white mulberry, white oak, olive, and walnut
- Weeds: mugwort, rough pigweed, short ragweed, and Russian thistle
- Grass: Bermuda, Johnson, and Timothy
- Mold: Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus fumigatus, Cladosporium herbarum, and Penicillium chrysogenum
- Animal/Dust: Cat dander, dog dander, mouse urine, German cockroach, and two types of dust mites (D farinae and D pteronyssinus)
Who Should Take a Coastal Area Allergen Blood Test?
This test can be helpful if you live near the Southern California coast and suffer from allergy symptoms.
Allergen Profile Coastal Area Lab Test Preparation
You don’t have to follow any special instructions before the Southern CA allergen profile test.
Coastal Area Allergen Profile Test Results
The results will vary based on the different allergens being tested. Generally, higher levels of IgE antibodies indicate an allergic reaction. An experienced Personalabs doctor can help you determine the best course of treatment for any allergies you discover; just schedule a telehealth appointment.
Where Can I Get a Southern California Allergen Profile Test Near Me?
A coastal area allergen blood test is simple to find at Personalabs. Explore our collection of environmental allergy tests at our online store; you’ll find a variety of tests designed for specific areas throughout the United States. (We also carry many types of general allergy and food allergy tests.) It’s vital to understand what your allergies are because they can be life-threatening in the most serious cases, and we want to help you safeguard your health.
Here’s all you have to do:
Step 1: Get your doctor’s approval, if necessary, before purchasing a test. (This depends on the state where you live.) Then purchase your test and download the lab order that comes with it.
Step 2: Use the lab locator tool at our website to find the closest Quest Diagnostics or Labcorp site near you for your testing appointment. There are more than 4,000 locations across the country you can choose from, including many in Southern California.
Step 3: Go to the lab for your testing appointment, bringing the test order with you.
Step 4: Check your private Personalabs account for your results, which should typically arrive within 2 to 10 business days after your test date if you use Quest, and 7-10 days if you test at Labcorp. (If you need answers by a certain date, contact us, and we will work with your lab.)
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