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Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens in California

Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens can be ordered without a referral from your own doctor, and this guide covers what to expect. This blood test checks for allergic antibodies to ten common summer pollens and molds. It can help identify which environmental allergens may be triggering your seasonal symptoms.

Sample typeBlood and/or urine at a collection lab
ReferralIncluded — no referral from your own doctor needed

Lab requirements in California

Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens in CA. Review each item and confirm the details with the collection lab.

Physician's order
Included. A physician's order is required for lab testing and is provided for you by our partner's physicians — no referral from your own doctor is needed.
Fasting
Some tests require fasting or avoiding certain foods or drinks beforehand. You will be informed when you order — confirm the details with the collection lab.
Preparation
No special preparation is usually required, but follow the collection lab's instructions. They will tell you if any medications or timing considerations apply.
Sample & visit
A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
Identification
Bring the lab requisition form from your account. The collection lab may also ask for a government-issued photo ID.
Turnaround
1-3 business days
Availability
Our partner lab does not serve ND, RI, NY, NJ, MD or HI. Confirm availability for your location with the collection lab.

Before you go

  • Order your test before visiting a lab, then use the requisition form in your account.
  • Print the requisition form, or fax it to the lab directly from your account.
  • No scheduling is needed — visit the collection lab during its normal business hours.
  • A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a government-issued photo ID in case the lab requests it.
  • Results are posted to your secure account within 1–3 business days.

Requirements are summarized from our partner lab's published policies. Preparation and availability can change — confirm current instructions with the collection lab before your visit.

What this test is

The Common Summer Allergies Test is a panel that measures specific IgE antibodies in your blood. It covers ten allergens often present in summer, such as grass pollens and outdoor molds. Elevated IgE levels can suggest an allergic sensitization to those substances.

What it measures

  • Timothy grass pollen IgE — reflects sensitization to a common grass pollen
  • Bermuda grass pollen IgE — reflects sensitization to a warm-season grass pollen
  • Kentucky bluegrass pollen IgE — reflects sensitization to another common grass pollen
  • Alternaria mold IgE — reflects sensitization to an outdoor mold
  • Cladosporium mold IgE — reflects sensitization to another common outdoor mold
  • Aspergillus mold IgE — reflects sensitization to a mold found in soil and decaying matter
  • Penicillium mold IgE — reflects sensitization to a mold common in indoor and outdoor environments
  • Common ragweed pollen IgE — reflects sensitization to a late-summer weed pollen

What the test involves

A healthcare professional collects a small sample of blood from a vein in your arm using a standard blood draw. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order this test when you have recurring summer symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, or congestion and want to identify possible triggers. It is often used alongside your symptom history to help guide allergy management.

Preparation

No special preparation is usually required, but follow the collection lab's instructions. They will tell you if any medications or timing considerations apply.

How results are reported

Results are reported as a level of specific IgE for each allergen, often with a qualitative interpretation such as negative, low, or high. Reference ranges and reporting formats vary by laboratory, so your results should be interpreted in the context of the lab's own ranges.

Before you go

  • Whether any medications you take could affect the test results
  • The lab's specific instructions for sample collection and handling
  • How and when you will receive your results

Cities

Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens in California communities

Choose your city for local context and to order this test.

Los Angeles12,121,244Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSan Francisco3,290,197Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSan Diego3,084,174Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensRiverside2,022,285Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSacramento1,924,167Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSan Jose1,729,879Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFresno719,558Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensConcord640,270Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBakersfield590,845Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMission Viejo588,540Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMurrieta509,526Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLong Beach466,565Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensOakland437,548Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensStockton406,822Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensVictorville389,060Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensModesto382,994Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLancaster381,732Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensOxnard366,330Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensIndio361,831Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensAnaheim348,204Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensAntioch322,796Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSanta Rosa314,196Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSanta Ana313,818Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensIrvine297,868Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSanta Clarita275,230Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensChula Vista274,818Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensVisalia249,804Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFremont231,502Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSan Bernardino220,821Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensThousand Oaks211,045Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMoreno Valley208,371Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFontana208,087Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSalinas199,290Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHuntington Beach198,735Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSanta Barbara198,240Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensGlendale196,512Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHemet191,170Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensVallejo181,882Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensElk Grove175,510Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensOntario175,223Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensOceanside174,461Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensRancho Cucamonga173,946Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensGarden Grove172,708Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensPalmdale167,987Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSanta Cruz165,933Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHayward162,254Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensCorona157,844Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMerced157,617Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSunnyvale155,550Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensPomona151,592Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensEscondido151,443Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensTorrance147,156Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensRoseville145,687Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFairfield145,163Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFullerton142,964Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSanta Maria142,230Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensOrange139,195Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensPasadena138,771Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensYuba City129,536Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSanta Clara127,922Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens