04/03/2026
Sometimes it's obvious what is causing your seasonal allergies. Maybe the cottonwood fluff is all around when your symptoms are worse and it's clear to you year after year. But perhaps it's not so obvious...
Lab testing can provide critical information about common allergens. Although skin prick can be used, most patients prefer a blood test for seasonal allergies. Blood testing looks for IgE antibodies. These antibodies are specific for what you are allergic to.
Since you don't know what you are allergic to, and symptoms are not different between allergens, doctors order a panel that is specific to the part of the world you live in, casting a "wide net" to see what the results are. Here in the Pacific Northwest we are in "Region 17" for testing.
We're here to help you through this process, from evaluating symptoms, through ordering and evaluating labs, to creating a treatment plan. Give us a call to get scheduled.