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Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed Pollens in North Carolina

Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed Pollens can be ordered without a referral from your own doctor, and this guide covers what to expect. A blood test that checks for allergic sensitivity to 13 common weed pollens that trigger fall allergy symptoms.

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

Lab requirements in North Carolina

Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed Pollens in NC. 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
Follow the lab's instructions regarding any preparation. No special preparation is typically required, but always confirm with the collection lab.
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

This test measures specific antibodies in the blood that react to weed pollens. It helps identify which weed pollens may be causing seasonal allergy symptoms.

What it measures

  • Common ragweed — a major fall allergen
  • Western ragweed — another ragweed species
  • Giant ragweed — a tall ragweed variety
  • Short ragweed — the most prevalent ragweed type
  • Mugwort — a common weed pollen
  • Pigweed — also known as amaranth
  • Lamb's quarters — a weed related to goosefoot
  • Plantain — a common lawn weed

What the test involves

A standard blood draw is used to collect a small sample from a vein in your arm. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order this test when a person has recurring fall allergy symptoms and the cause is unclear. It can help guide avoidance strategies and treatment decisions.

Preparation

Follow the lab's instructions regarding any preparation. No special preparation is typically required, but always confirm with the collection lab.

How results are reported

Results are reported as a level of specific antibodies for each weed pollen, often with a qualitative interpretation. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, so results should be interpreted in the context of the lab's own ranges and your clinical history.

Before you go

  • Whether any medications should be stopped before the test
  • If fasting is required
  • How long results will take

Cities

Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed Pollens in North Carolina communities

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

Charlotte1,516,107Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensRaleigh1,062,018Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensWinston-Salem420,400Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensDurham399,762Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensGreensboro345,270Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensFayetteville328,827Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensAsheville316,694Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensConcord264,492Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensWilmington247,372Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensHickory211,042Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensGastonia194,190Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensHigh Point178,800Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensCary171,603Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensBurlington137,096Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensGreenville122,921Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensJacksonville108,549Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensRocky Mount61,952Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensChapel Hill60,920Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensHuntersville60,166Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensApex58,066Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensKannapolis52,173Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensMooresville48,431Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensWilson47,914Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensWake Forest46,387Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensHolly Springs40,198Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensIndian Trail39,603Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensSalisbury35,258Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensMonroe34,464Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensGoldsboro33,214Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensFuquay-Varina33,135Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensNew Bern31,058Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensCornelius30,925Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensGarner30,859Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensSanford30,024Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensMatthews29,417Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensMorrisville28,824Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensStatesville27,777Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensThomasville26,941Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensAsheboro26,729Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensKernersville26,376Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensMint Hill26,236Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensClayton25,486Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensLeland22,794Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensShelby21,564Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensCarrboro21,237Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensClemmons21,032Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensKinston19,888Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensWaxhaw19,645Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensLexington19,347Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensLumberton19,186Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensKnightdale18,614Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensElizabeth City18,466Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensHarrisburg18,415Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensLenoir18,205Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensBoone18,055Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensHavelock17,570Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensHope Mills17,421Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensMorganton17,389Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensMount Holly17,315Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed PollensPinehurst17,250Common Fall Allergies Test: 13 Weed Pollens