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Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens in Montana

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 Montana

Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens in MT. 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 Montana communities

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

Billings124,973Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMissoula92,863Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensGreat Falls62,112Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBozeman51,574Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensButte34,368Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHelena32,060Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensKalispell24,260Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBelgrade10,555Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHavre9,417Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensAnaconda9,380Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHelena Valley Southeast9,316Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHelena Valley West Central8,550Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMiles City8,441Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLivingston8,110Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensEvergreen7,988Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWhitefish7,783Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLaurel7,164Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLockwood7,162Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSidney6,240Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLewistown5,967Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFour Corners5,649Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensColumbia Falls5,304Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensOrchard Homes5,170Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensPolson5,161Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensGlendive4,928Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBigfork4,683Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHelena Valley Northwest4,653Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHamilton4,632Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLolo4,338Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMalmstrom AFB4,098Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensDillon3,930Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHardin3,754Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHelena Valley Northeast3,607Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNorth Browning3,253Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensGlasgow3,192Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBig Sky3,141Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensShelby3,139Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensCut Bank3,049Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensDeer Lodge2,938Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensConrad2,758Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLibby2,745Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMontana City2,735Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWolf Point2,638Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLakeside2,463Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLame Deer2,231Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensTownsend2,224Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensEast Missoula2,162Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensColstrip2,094Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensThree Forks2,084Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensColumbus2,069Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensPablo2,037Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensRed Lodge2,032Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMalta2,031Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensCrow Agency1,993Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensStevensville1,959Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensKing Arthur Park1,951Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensClancy1,902Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensManhattan1,884Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWest Glendive1,868Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensChoteau1,826Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens