Allergy Panel Blood Test – Learn Your IgG Response To 140 Allergens

Let’s get technical! A respiratory allergy is an IgE immune response to a specific inhalant. Immunoglobulins E (IgE) typically specialize in the defense against parasites. If you have an allergy, your body has for whatever reason confused a harmless substance with a threatening pathogen. Possible substances that can be misidentified are proteins ingested by foods or proteins inhaled thru the respiratory system and found in pollen, animal hair, dust mites, and mold among other things. These possible allergy triggers are called respiratory and food allergens. You may want to consider allergy testing at home to identify your IgE response to potential allergens.

Online Comprehensive Allergy Tests

4U Health also offers a Comprehensive Food Allergy Test. If you are interested in testing for both food and respiratory allergies check out 4U Health’s Complete Food & Respiratory Allergy Test that checks for 295 allergens.

Allergy Panel Test To Identify the Source of Your Symptoms

Respiratory and environmental induced allergies have a rapid onset of symptoms and may persist with prolonged exposure. They typically appear within seconds to just a few hours after exposure to a trigger allergen. If you or your child has experienced symptoms that you believe may be related to an environmental or airborne allergy, testing the body’s IgE antibody response to specific inhalants with allergy testing at home may help identify the cause of those symptoms.

• Head

• Face, tongue, or lip swelling
• Headaches
• Sinus congestion
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Tingling or itchy sensation in the mouth

• Body

• Anaphylaxis
• Coughing or wheezing
• Dizziness and/or lightheadedness
• Flushed skin
• General feeling of discomfort
• Inflammation or joint pain
• Rash, skin problems, or eczema
• Tingling or itchy sensation of the skin
• Trouble breathing or shortness of breath

• Digestive

• Abdominal cramps
• Bloating, or gas
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Gastrointestinal distress
• Stomach or abdominal pain
• Vomiting

Food and respiratory allergens often share overlapping symptoms. Consider respiratory allergy testing together with food allergy testing to increase the likelihood of finding your trigger allergen(s) that may be causing symptoms. For one of the most inclusive allergy tests available online that checks for 295 allergens, see our Complete Food and Respiratory Allergy Test.

Why Get an At Home Allergy Testing Panel?

• Test to confirm or rule out a respiratory or environmental allergy if you have symptoms:
• Allergy testing at home may benefit children two and older or any adult with physical symptoms possibly attributed to an IgE-induced response to an indoor or outdoor airborne allergen. If you or your child is open to identifying a respiratory allergy trigger, then this test may be for you. We measure the body’s IgE immune response to airborne targets to identify possible allergens. Use results as a guide to limit future exposures to feel your best. For a better picture of your allergy triggers consider our Complete Food & Respiratory Allergy Test (295 Target) – one of the most comprehensive allergy tests available online.

Full Panel Allergy Test Results

Your allergy testing at home results will tell you how reactive your IgE antibodies are to the inhalant targets tested in your kit. According to medical studies, the stronger an IgE reaction to a particular target may increase the likelihood and potential severity of a respiratory allergy. The full panel allergy test cannot give you a definite allergy diagnosis by itself. Doctors may only diagnose with a combination of allergy testing, medical history, and a physical exam.

However, you know your body best and how good you feel. You can use your full panel allergy test results as a first indication to limit exposure to the suspect inhalants from your environment. This step may help you avoid symptoms in the future.

Click here to see an Expanded Respiratory Environmental Allergy Test, 140 Target (IgE) sample report.

At Home Full Allergy Test Limitations

4U Health’s Expanded Respiratory Environmental Allergy Test is designed for individuals to identify allergies that may be causing unwanted symptoms.

If you’re experiencing severe allergic reaction symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, hives, fever, or vomiting, we recommend you speak with your healthcare provider right away.

• This full allergy test is not intended for the following individuals:

• Specimens collected in New York State: This full allergy test is not available for patient self-collection in NY.
• Children under 2-years-old: The test taker must be 2+ years old.

Respiratory Allergy Panel Expiration Date

Test now or later. Your self-collection respiratory allergy panel test kit will arrive with an expiration date of at least 5 months from your order date. That’s great news if you are buying multiple allergy testing at home kits for yourself or want to gift to a friend or family member for later use. All test samples must be collected and mailed by the expiration date on your kit. Our current lot of respiratory allergy panel test kits expire on March 31, 2025.

Gift a Respiratory Allergy Profile Test

All 4U Health respiratory allergy profile test kits are eligible for gifting. In fact, they make great presents. The recipient who receives your gift will simply open the kit, register it, and follow the collection instructions. Within a few days of sending to the lab, your friend or family member will receive secure electronic HIPAA compliant respiratory allergy profile results all thanks to your generosity.

Understanding Allergy Panel Blood Test Results

An elevated IgE level with some inhalants may not cause symptoms. As such, an IgE level is not a standalone definitive diagnosis for a respiratory allergen.

Many allergies are mild and only manifest themselves intermittently when the body experiences cumulative exposure to multiple allergens within a short timeframe. Furthermore, when reviewing results, we recommend considering the presence of IgE antibodies to Cross-Reactivity Carbohydrate Determinants (CCDs). Should IgE antibodies to CCDs be identified in a sample, studies show the likelihood of a possible false-positive or clinically irrelevant result increases. Taking antihistamines or cutting out specific allergen exposure before the test may also impact your results. For example, if you are allergic to dust mites and have thoroughly cleaned your sheets, pillowcases, and curtains along with the rest of your entire house and have not been exposed to dust mites for some time before your test, it may not show up as an allergy in your results.

Please note if you have a known allergy, do not expose yourself to it before this test. This could unnecessarily lead to the risk of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition.

Accurate Environmental Allergy Test

All 4U Health respiratory and environmental allergy tests meet national standards and are as accurate as services provided in a doctor’s office or hospital. We only work with the highest quality CLIA certified laboratories and health experts. All environmental allergy testing complies with state and federal regulations. And our clinicians provide medical oversight throughout the entire allergy testing at home process.

Private Comprehensive Allergy Test

Rest assured; HIPAA security standards protect your data every step of the way while determining your respiratory allergies. Keeping your confidential data secure is our number one priority. We only share your comprehensive allergy test information when required to deliver our products and services or where we are legally obligated to do so. Your comprehensive allergy test results are securely protected and available for review in your online portal; always secure but easily accessible only to you.

Respiratory Environmental Allergy Test Cost

Pay upfront and receive no surprise medical bills. 4U Health is not enrolled in Medicare or any other private insurance network. This test is not eligible for Medicare or any other federal or state-funded insurance program reimbursement.

Cat Allergy Test

What is a cat allergy test?

A cat allergy test measures your body’s immune response to proteins found in cat dander, saliva, or urine. It helps identify if you have an allergic reaction to cats, which can result in symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, or skin rashes. 4U Health’s 140-Inhalant Allergy Test includes a cat allergy test by dander.

Dog Allergy Testing

Does this test check for allergies to dogs?

Yes, all 4U Health’s respiratory and environmental allergy tests check for IgE antibodies to dog dander. Our expanded 140-Allergy Test also screens for sensitivity to dog urine.

A dog allergy test measures your body’s immune response to proteins primarily found in dog dander or urine, helping determine whether you may have an allergic reaction to dogs, which can cause symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, or skin rashes. Both the 4U Health 33-Allergy Test and 140-Allergy Test screen for IgE antibodies related to dog dander allergies, while the 140 also covers dog urine for a more comprehensive allergy testing experience.

Children’s Allergy Testing

How is children’s allergy testing done?

Children’s allergy testing can be done through blood tests or skin prick tests. These methods help determine if your child has allergies to foods, environmental factors, or pet dander, guiding appropriate treatment options.

Online Allergy Test

Can I take an allergy test online?

Yes, you can order an online allergy test, which involves collecting a sample at home and sending it to a lab for analysis. The results will provide insight into various allergies, including food and environmental allergens.

Environmental Allergy Panel

What does an environmental allergy panel test for?

An environmental allergy panel tests for sensitivities to common allergens in your surroundings, such as pollen, mold, dust mites, and pet dander. It helps identify environmental triggers causing allergic reactions.

Online Allergy Testing

How does online allergy testing work?

Online allergy testing allows you to order a kit, collect a sample at home (usually by blood finger prick), and send it to a laboratory. The results are typically provided through an online portal and can help identify various allergic reactions.

Respiratory Allergy Test

What is a respiratory allergy test?

A respiratory allergy test checks for allergic reactions to substances you inhale, such as pollen, mold, pet dander, or dust mites. It helps diagnose allergies causing symptoms like sneezing, coughing, or breathing difficulties.

Environmental Allergy Test Panel

What is an environmental allergy test panel?

An environmental allergy test panel identifies sensitivities to multiple environmental allergens in one test. It typically includes testing for pollen, dust, mold, and other common triggers that may affect respiratory health.

Environmental Allergen Test

What does an environmental allergen test check for?

An environmental allergen test checks for reactions to airborne allergens such as pollen, dust mites, and animal dander. It helps individuals identify and manage allergies related to their immediate environment.

Target Allergy

What is a target allergy test?

A target allergy test focuses on testing for specific allergens, such as food, pet dander, or pollen, based on your symptoms or medical history. It allows for a more personalized approach to diagnosing allergies.

140 Test

What is the 140 test?

The 140 test typically refers to a comprehensive allergy test like this that screens for reactions to up to 140 allergens. This can includes environmental, and respiratory allergens, providing a detailed allergy profile.

Allergy Testing Pittsburgh

Where can I get allergy testing in Pittsburgh?

You can get allergy testing in Pittsburgh through local clinics, hospitals, or by ordering an at-home test kit from an online provider like 4uhealth.com. These tests can check for food, environmental, and respiratory allergens.

Test 140

What does the test 140 check for?

The test 140 is a comprehensive allergy screening by 4U Health that checks for response to 140 different allergens, including respiratory and environmental triggers, and pet allergens, providing a complete allergy profile.

Indoor Allergen Test

What is an indoor allergen test?

An indoor allergen test like 4U Health’s helps identify your response to allergens commonly found inside homes, such as dust mites, pet dander, mold, and other airborne particles. It helps individuals manage and reduce indoor allergy symptoms.

Online Allergy Test Questions

So you still have unanswered questions about 4U Health’s online allergy testing. No worries, we’d love to hear from you. Reach us by e-mail, phone or chat and we will do our best to provide answers so you can determine if this is the best test for you or your child.

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