Lab test

Alaska Common Allergies Test: 16 Allergies

The Regional Area 18 panel is a multi-allergen IgE blood test that screens for 16 common environmental allergens associated with a far-northern region.

Typical price

From $369

Results

1-3 business days

Preparation

See preparation notes below

Sample

Blood draw or sample collection at a local center

The Regional Area 18 panel is a multi-allergen IgE blood test that screens for 16 common environmental allergens associated with a far-northern region. It measures allergen-specific IgE markers from a single blood sample, covering tree, grass, and weed pollens along with molds, dust mite, and animal dander suited to a colder climate. A healthcare provider may order it when allergy symptoms are seasonal or year-round and a broad regional profile is more useful than testing one allergen at a time. Results help guide further evaluation and discussion of triggers.

• Tree pollen-specific IgE Antibodies against tree pollens such as birch, alder, and willow; assessed for spring symptoms.
• Grass pollen-specific IgE Antibodies against grass pollens such as timothy, bluegrass, and fescue; common seasonal markers.
• Weed pollen-specific IgE Antibodies against weed pollens such as ragweed, mugwort, and sagebrush; linked to late-season symptoms.
• Mold spore-specific IgE Antibodies against mold spores such as Alternaria and Cladosporium; relevant indoors and outdoors.
• Indoor allergen-specific IgE Antibodies against dust mite, cat, dog, and cockroach allergens; assessed for year-round symptoms.

• People with seasonal or year-round nasal or eye allergy symptoms
• Individuals who suspect sensitivity to pollens, molds, or indoor allergens
• Those who want a broad regional allergy profile from one blood draw
• People whose individual allergen testing has been inconclusive
• Anyone whose provider recommends environmental allergy screening

• No fasting is required for most IgE allergy panels
• The sample can be collected at any time of day
• Tell the healthcare provider about all medications you take
• Staying well hydrated can make the blood draw easier

This panel provides a separate IgE result for each pollen, mold, and indoor allergen included. A low or absent value indicates no measurable antibodies against that allergen; a higher value indicates sensitization. Sensitization alone does not prove that an allergen triggers symptoms, and normal values for one substance do not exclude others. The clinical picture depends on when symptoms occur and what you were exposed to. Discuss the report with a healthcare provider before modifying your diet, home, or routine.

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