Weed and Grass Allergy Test Panel

This panel measures the levels of IgE antibodies in your blood made by your immune system in response to the following allergens:

• Russian thistle
• Giant ragweed
• Nettle
• Rough marsh elder
• Sheep sorrel weed
• Mugwort
• Common ragweed
• Bermuda grass
• Rough pigweed
• Timothy grass
• Johnson grass
• Perennial rye grass
• Bahia grass

IgE antibodies are normally found in small amounts in the blood, but larger amounts can be a sign that the body overreacts to allergens. This overreaction can cause your body to produce histamine and trigger an allergic reaction.

Allergies may be the cause of the following signs and symptoms, but you should discuss with your doctor to confirm. If you have any of the following, this test may be right for you:

• Sneezing
• Irritated eyes (swelling, redness, watering, scratchiness, itching, or puffiness)
• Congestion
• Runny nose
• Itchy nose, ears, or mouth
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Increased asthma symptoms
• Rash, welts, hives, or eczema
• Nasal congestion, wheezing, shortness of breath or slight trouble breathing

This test may not be right for you if you experience the following more severe symptoms. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION during your reaction. Seeing a specialist is recommend for more appropriate evaluation:

• Chest tightness
• Shortness of breath/constriction and tightening of the airways
• A swollen throat or the sensation of a lump in your throat that makes it difficult to breathe
• A severe drop in blood pressure
• Rapid pulse
• Feeling faint, dizziness or lightheadedness
• Loss of consciousness