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Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens in Colorado

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 Colorado

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

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

Denver2,650,725Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensColorado Springs628,808Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensAurora383,496Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFort Collins301,596Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLakewood155,608Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensPueblo142,727Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensThornton140,538Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensGreeley135,270Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensGrand Junction134,074Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensArvada122,903Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBoulder120,818Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWestminster115,535Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensCentennial107,972Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLongmont104,035Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensHighlands Ranch103,238Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLafayette99,475Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLoveland75,938Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBroomfield72,697Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensCastle Rock71,037Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensCommerce City61,516Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensParker57,311Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLittleton45,465Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSecurity-Widefield40,158Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBrighton39,895Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensNorthglenn37,899Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensDakota Ridge34,361Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensKen Caryl33,889Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensEnglewood33,500Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensPueblo West32,991Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWheat Ridge32,340Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWindsor31,972Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFountain29,495Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensErie29,367Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensColumbine25,924Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensEvans21,727Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFour Square Mile21,723Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLouisville21,091Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensClifton20,122Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensMontrose20,098Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSherrelwood20,069Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensGolden20,041Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensDurango18,953Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensCimarron Hills18,619Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensCañon City17,157Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFort Carson16,743Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensJohnstown16,596Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensWelby16,260Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFirestone15,949Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensGreenwood Village15,548Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensBlack Forest14,375Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFrederick14,127Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFederal Heights14,111Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSterling13,976Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensLone Tree13,701Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFruita13,296Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSuperior13,283Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensSteamboat Springs13,193Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensFort Morgan11,483Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensCherry Creek11,389Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 PollensCastle Pines11,296Common Summer Allergies Test: 10 Pollens