Respiratory Allergy Panel — Expanded

If you're living with persistent sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, chronic coughing, or seasonal allergy symptoms, identifying the underlying cause is the first step toward lasting relief. The ICare Respiratory Allergy Panel — Expanded is a comprehensive blood test that evaluates your immune system's response to a wide range of common environmental allergens, helping you better understand what's triggering your symptoms.

Unlike skin testing, this blood test measures allergy-related antibodies through a simple blood draw, making it a convenient option for individuals of all ages. The expanded panel provides a broader assessment of environmental allergens, giving you and your healthcare provider valuable information to create a personalized allergy management plan.

With ICare's concierge mobile laboratory services, advanced allergy testing comes directly to your home, office, or preferred location.

What Does This Test Measure?

The Respiratory Allergy Panel — Expanded measures allergen-specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies, which are produced when your immune system reacts to certain environmental allergens.

Depending on the panel ordered, testing may include a broad range of common respiratory allergens, including:

Tree Pollens

Evaluates sensitivity to pollens from common trees that may trigger seasonal allergies.

Grass Pollens

Screens for allergies to common grasses that frequently cause seasonal allergy symptoms.

Weed Pollens

Identifies sensitivities to weeds that can contribute to seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Mold Spores

Measures reactions to indoor and outdoor molds that may contribute to year-round respiratory symptoms.

Dust Mites

Detects allergies to microscopic dust mites commonly found in bedding, carpeting, and upholstered furniture.

Animal Dander

Evaluates allergies to proteins found in the skin cells, saliva, or fur of common household pets such as:

Cats
Dogs
Cockroach Allergens

Measures sensitivity to cockroach allergens, a common indoor trigger associated with allergy symptoms and asthma.

Additional Environmental Allergens

The Expanded Panel may also include other regionally common environmental allergens to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of your respiratory allergy profile.

Who Should Consider This Test?

The Respiratory Allergy Panel — Expanded may be recommended for individuals who experience:

Seasonal allergies (hay fever)
Year-round nasal congestion
Frequent sneezing
Itchy or watery eyes
Chronic sinus congestion
Persistent cough
Wheezing
Asthma symptoms triggered by environmental exposures
Symptoms around pets or while indoors
Unexplained allergy symptoms

This panel is also helpful for individuals seeking a comprehensive evaluation before developing a long-term allergy treatment plan.

Why Is It Important?

Provides a broader picture of health, helps identify abnormalities, and supports personalized treatment decisions.

What's Included

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