Tree Pollen Allergy Panel

This test measures IgG4 antibodies against pecan or hickory tree pollen. IgG4 antibodies develop with prolonged or repeated allergen exposure and may indicate tolerance or desensitization, particularly after allergy immunotherapy. Elevated IgG4 (compared to IgE) can suggest successful allergy treatment. This test is used to assess the effectiveness of allergy immunotherapy and monitor immune tolerance development to tree pollens. It's more specific than IgE for evaluating long-term immune responses.

This test detects IgE antibodies to western cottonwood tree pollen, a major environmental allergen in western North America. Cottonwood pollen triggers seasonal allergic rhinitis and asthma in sensitive individuals, causing sneezing, congestion, and respiratory symptoms during spring. A positive test confirms cottonwood sensitivity and helps explain seasonal allergy patterns. Results guide timing of allergy medications, use of air filters, and consideration of immunotherapy during high pollen seasons.

This test detects IgE antibodies to five common tree pollens that trigger allergic reactions. Tree pollen allergies are a major cause of seasonal rhinitis and asthma, particularly in spring. This panel identifies which tree pollens trigger your immune response, helping explain seasonal symptom patterns. Results guide allergy management timing, allergen avoidance strategies, and treatment decisions including antihistamines, nasal sprays, or immunotherapy.

This test detects IgE antibodies against Italian cypress pollen, a significant allergen in Mediterranean climates and warm regions. People allergic to this tree pollen experience hay fever symptoms—sneezing, nasal congestion, coughing, and itchy eyes—often during winter and early spring when the tree pollinates. This test helps identify cypress pollen as an allergy trigger, particularly valuable for individuals in affected geographic areas.

Alpha aminoadipate is an amino acid measured in urine, primarily used in newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders affecting amino acid processing. Elevated levels can indicate disorders of lysine metabolism or other genetic conditions affecting how the body breaks down certain amino acids. This test is part of expanded newborn screening programs to identify treatable metabolic diseases early, before symptoms develop. It's rarely ordered in adults unless specific metabolic disease is suspected.

This test detects IgE antibodies to oak wood dust, which may indicate occupational or environmental allergy. People exposed to oak wood dust—such as carpenters, woodworkers, or those in dusty environments—may develop allergic sensitization. A positive result suggests your immune system reacts to oak wood particles, which could trigger respiratory symptoms like coughing, sneezing, or asthma exacerbation upon exposure.

This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's ImmunoCAP FEIA test kit.

This test detects IgE antibodies against black willow pollen, which indicate a potential allergic sensitivity. IgE is an immune protein produced when your body reacts to allergens. A positive result suggests your immune system may overreact to black willow pollen exposure, potentially causing allergic symptoms like sneezing, itching, or respiratory issues. This test helps identify environmental allergies so you can minimize exposure and manage symptoms effectively.

This test detects IgE antibodies against Juniperus virginiana (Eastern red cedar), a tree whose pollen is a potent winter allergen in North America. Red cedar pollen allergy causes seasonal rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and asthma exacerbation, particularly during pollen season (late December through February). A positive result indicates sensitization to red cedar pollen. This test confirms environmental allergies and helps guide allergen avoidance strategies, air filtration, and medication timing.

This test detects IgE antibodies against Chinese elm pollen in your blood. IgE antibodies are produced by your immune system when it mistakenly identifies a harmless substance as threatening. A positive result suggests you may have an allergic sensitivity to Chinese elm pollen, which can trigger seasonal allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching, and congestion during elm pollen season. This test helps confirm environmental allergies and guide treatment decisions.

This test detects IgE antibodies against Virginia live oak pollen in your blood, indicating allergic sensitivity to this tree's pollen. Virginia live oak produces pollen that triggers seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals, causing symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and throat irritation. The pollen season varies by region but is typically in spring. A positive result confirms oak pollen allergy and helps you anticipate and manage seasonal symptoms with appropriate treatments.

This test detects IgE antibodies against Japanese cedar pollen, a major allergen in East Asia and increasingly found in other regions. During cedar pollen season, allergic individuals may experience hay fever symptoms including nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchy eyes. A positive result indicates your immune system is sensitized to Japanese cedar pollen. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. This test helps identify whether cedar pollen allergies are contributing to seasonal symptoms.

This test detects IgE antibodies against American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) tree pollen in your blood. Sycamore trees release pollen in spring, commonly triggering allergic rhinitis and asthma in sensitive individuals. A positive result indicates your immune system reacts to this pollen, potentially causing sneezing, congestion, and respiratory symptoms during pollen season. This test helps identify tree pollen allergies and supports targeted allergy management.

This test detects IgE antibodies against white birch (Betula populifolia) tree pollen in your blood. Birch pollen is a major spring allergen in temperate climates, affecting millions of people. A positive result indicates your immune system reacts to birch pollen, causing seasonal allergic rhinitis and potentially triggering oral allergy syndrome with certain raw fruits and vegetables (apple, cherry, kiwi). This test helps identify birch allergy and explains cross-reactive food reactions.

This test detects IgE antibodies against American beech pollen in your blood, indicating a potential allergy to beech tree pollen. Beech pollen is a seasonal allergen released during spring, and a positive test suggests you may experience allergic rhinitis, asthma, or other symptoms during beech pollen season. This test helps identify environmental allergies and guides treatment options such as antihistamines, nasal sprays, or immunotherapy during high-pollen periods.

This test detects IgE antibodies to Morus alba (white mulberry), a tree native to Asia that is now common in many regions worldwide. White mulberry pollen is a significant allergen, particularly in spring and early summer. A positive result indicates your immune system may react to mulberry pollen, causing allergic symptoms such as rhinitis, itchy eyes, and throat irritation. This test helps identify this specific tree pollen allergy and is useful in regions where white mulberry is prevalent.

This test detects IgE antibodies to grey alder (Alnus incana), a tree whose pollen is a significant allergen in northern temperate regions. Grey alder blooms early in spring and produces abundant allergenic pollen. A positive result indicates your immune system may react to grey alder pollen, causing allergic rhinitis symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes. This test is particularly relevant in regions where grey alder is common, such as northern Europe and North America.

Willow (Salix caprea) IgE antibodies indicate a potential allergic reaction to willow pollen. An IgE antibody test detects whether your immune system has become sensitized to willow allergens. Elevated IgE suggests a true pollen allergy, causing seasonal symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, or asthma exacerbation during willow pollen season. This test helps confirm pollen allergy and guide environmental control strategies.

Pecan and hickory tree IgE antibodies indicate a potential allergic reaction to pollen from these trees. An IgE antibody test detects whether your immune system has become sensitized to these tree allergens. Elevated IgE suggests a true tree pollen allergy, causing seasonal respiratory symptoms like sneezing, congestion, itchy throat, or asthma flares during tree pollen season. This test helps identify the specific allergen source.

This test detects IgE antibodies against cottonwood pollen proteins, indicating a potential pollen allergy. Cottonwood trees release abundant pollen in spring, making this a common environmental allergen. Reactions include nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy throat, and eye irritation. A positive result confirms cottonwood pollen allergy and may suggest cross-reactivity with aspen and poplar pollens due to botanical similarity. This information helps guide timing of allergy medications and outdoor activity planning during peak pollen season.

This test detects IgE antibodies against silver birch pollen allergens. Birch pollen is a common environmental allergen, especially in spring, and can trigger allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, or oral allergy syndrome. A positive result suggests you're allergic to birch pollen and may also react to cross-reactive foods like apples, hazelnuts, or carrots. This test helps confirm seasonal allergies and guide symptom management strategies during high pollen seasons.

This test detects IgE antibodies against white elm (American elm) pollen allergens. Elm pollen is a seasonal environmental allergen released in spring that can trigger allergic rhinitis, asthma, or allergic conjunctivitis (itchy, watery eyes). A positive result indicates sensitivity to elm pollen and suggests you may experience symptoms during elm pollen season. This test helps confirm environmental allergies and guides timing of preventive medications and avoidance strategies.