IgE Antibody Screening Panel to Common Grass Allergens (Serum)
This blood test measures your immune system’s response to common grass pollen allergens, helping identify potential sensitivities to grasses like timothy, orchard, and sweet vernal.
["A simple blood test to check if your body reacts to grass pollen allergens."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 30188-7
- Short code
- Grass Allerg Mix2 IgE Qn
- Synonyms
- Grass Allerg Mix2 IgE Qn
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- multidisk
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why This Test Matters
Grasses like timothy, orchard grass, and sweet vernal are common outdoor allergens. If you suspect grass pollen triggers your allergies (e.g., seasonal hay fever), this test helps determine whether your immune system is sensitized to these plants. Results may guide allergy treatment or avoidance strategies.
How the Test Works
A small blood sample is drawn and tested for IgE antibodies against specific grass allergens. IgE antibodies are part of your immune response and can become elevated when your body overreacts to harmless substances like pollen.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is needed. Wear a comfortable shirt for easy access to your arm. If you’re on blood thinners or have a history of bleeding disorders, let your provider know before the draw.
What the Results Mean
Positive results indicate your immune system has detected IgE antibodies to at least one grass allergen. This doesn’t mean you’ll definitely have an allergic reaction, but it signals a potential sensitivity that may need further evaluation (e.g., allergy testing or immunotherapy).
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Short name
Grass Allergy IgE Screen
Frequently asked questions
What does elevated IgE to grass allergens suggest?
How long does it take to get results?
Can I avoid grass pollen to prevent reactions?
Sources
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