also known as Careless Weed IgE Ab in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
This IgE antibody allergy test uses a small blood sample to determine if you are allergic to Careless Weed (A. palmeri) and its pollen. Careless weed is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth genus that closely resembles pigweed. It is native to most of the southern half of North America, particularly throughout the southern United States from southern California to Virginia. It has also been introduced to Europe, Australia, and other areas. Traditional allergy tests utilize the Skin Prick method (also known as a Puncture or Scratch test) to determine whether an allergic reaction will occur by inserting possible triggers into your skin using a needle prick. If you are allergic to the substance, you are forced to suffer through your body's reaction to the allergen. HealthLabs.com offers an easier, virtually pain-free blood test to determine the allergen status of substances without the irritation of traditional skin prick tests. No painful skin pricksNo fasting necessaryAccurate results within 1 to 3 daysOur quick blood test allows us to use your blood sample to test for allergic reactions externally, rather than causing unnecessary and painful reactions by introducing potential allergens to your system. Tests are administered in approximately 10 minutes or less at any of our 4,500+ nationwide locations. No appointments, no paperwork and no waiting are all part of what makes HealthLabs.com the best option for pain-free and hassle-free allergy testing.