Individual test · Labcorp 602463

Ragweed, Short

This test measures specific antibodies in your blood that react to pollen from short ragweed plants. It helps show whether your immune system treats this common weed as a threat, causing symptoms like sneezing and itchy eyes during late summer and fall. These results help doctors distinguish seasonal ragweed allergies from other environmental triggers or non-allergic sinus issues. However, this test only indicates sensitization and cannot predict exactly how severe your physical reaction will be.