Bahia Grass (g17) IgE details

Description

Bahia grass is a warm-season grass common in the Southeastern U.S. and other warm climates, and this test measures IgE antibodies specific to its pollen to check for allergic sensitization. A positive result can help explain seasonal allergy symptoms — sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy or watery eyes — that occur during grass pollen season, which in warm climates can extend for much of the year. It's typically included in a regional grass allergen panel rather than tested alone, since grass pollens often share enough similarity that people sensitive to one grass are frequently sensitive to several others. As with other allergen tests, a positive result indicates sensitization and is interpreted alongside your actual symptoms.

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Laboratory

Blood tests with Bahia Grass (g17) IgE

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Single marker

Bahia Grass (g17) IgE

$8.99

This test measures a person's IgE response to Bahia grass, by checking the level of specific IgE antibodies in the serum. It's particularly useful for individuals who may be experiencing seasonal allergies, helping to confirm the cause of symptoms. It is intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical information to aid in the diagnosis of allergic diseases

Sample type: Serum
Avg. sample processing time: 5 Business days
Require fasting: No

Biomarkers

Bahia Grass (g17) IgE

Panel

Regional Allergy Panel 2

$130.49

The Regional Allergy Panel 2 assesses IgE response to 21 airborne allergens, providing helpful information for effective allergy management.

Sample type: Serum
Avg. sample processing time: 6 Business days
Require fasting: No

Biomarkers

Regional Allergy Panel 2 + Food Allergy Basic Panel

$130.49

This panel combines the Regional Allergy Panel 2 and the Food Allergy Basic Panel to measure IgE antibody levels in response to 6 common food allergens and 21 airborne allergens. It helps identify potential allergic reactions to foods and environmental triggers such as pollen, mold, pet dander, and dust mites.

Sample type: Serum
Avg. sample processing time: 5 Business days
Require fasting: No

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