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Pet Allergy Testing: Cat & Dog Dander IgE Blood Tests
Blood tests that measure IgE antibodies to cat and dog dander, so you can stop guessing about your pet.
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Cat and dog dander IgE tests are $18.36 each with the current 20% promotion (regularly $22.95); pricing at time of writing.
At a glance
Pet allergy testing measures IgE antibodies to proteins found in cat and dog skin flakes, saliva, and urine, the usual source of pet-related allergy symptoms. It is for people whose sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, skin irritation, or asthma-like symptoms seem worse around animals or at home. Results help you and your doctor evaluate whether a pet is a likely trigger before you make any lifestyle changes.
Best suited for
- Pet owners with sneezing, congestion, or itchy, watery eyes that seem worse at home
- People trying to sort out whether symptoms come from a cat, a dog, or other indoor triggers like dust mites and mold
- Households considering a new pet who want baseline IgE results to discuss with a doctor
- Allergy sufferers tracking how their dander sensitization trends over time
What's included
Cat Dander Allergy Test (e1 IgE)
Proteins in cat skin flakes, saliva, and urine
Dog Dander Allergy Test (e5 IgE)
Proteins in dog skin flakes, saliva, and urine
Respiratory Allergy Panel Region 3 (GA, Northern FL, SC)
Cat and dog dander plus regional molds, grasses, trees, weeds, and dust mites
Mold Allergy Panel
Useful for ruling indoor mold in or out alongside dander testing
The importance of testing
The Cat Dander e1 and Dog Dander e5 IgE tests measure antibodies your immune system produces against proteins in a pet's skin flakes, saliva, and urine. Elevated levels are markers associated with pet dander sensitization, which can show up as sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, skin irritation, or asthma-like symptoms.
Pet allergy symptoms are easy to misattribute. Dust mites, molds, and pollens produce a very similar picture, and all of them share a home with your pet. Testing dander-specific IgE, or ordering a regional respiratory panel that measures cat and dog dander alongside dust mites, molds, grasses, trees, and weeds, lets you compare candidate triggers side by side instead of assuming the animal is the cause.
Results are also worth tracking over time. If you change your cleaning routine, keep a pet out of the bedroom, or start allergist-guided therapy, periodic re-testing shows how your sensitization levels trend. Review your numbers with your doctor or an allergist, who can interpret IgE results in the context of your actual symptoms before you make any big decisions about a pet.
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Order NowFrequently asked questions
What does a pet dander allergy blood test measure?
It measures IgE antibodies to proteins found in cat or dog skin flakes, saliva, and urine. Elevated levels are markers associated with sensitization to that animal's dander, which can be linked to symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, skin irritation, or asthma-like reactions, results you can review with your doctor.
Can I order a cat or dog allergy test without seeing a doctor first?
Yes, these dander IgE tests can be ordered directly online without a doctor's visit. You order the test, have a quick blood draw at a local lab, and receive results online to bring to your own doctor or an allergist for interpretation.
Is this testing available in every US state?
No, direct-to-consumer lab testing is restricted or prohibited in New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, so residents of those states may be blocked at the partner's checkout. Most other US residents can order online and test at a nearby lab location.
If my dander test is positive, do I have to rehome my pet?
Not necessarily, an elevated IgE result shows sensitization, and many people manage symptoms through environmental changes and allergist-guided therapy. Discuss your results and options with your doctor before making any decisions about a pet; the test is a data point, not a verdict.
Are hypoallergenic cats or dogs allergen-free?
No breed is truly allergen-free, the allergen proteins come from skin, saliva, and urine rather than fur, so all cats and dogs produce them to some degree. IgE testing measures your response to dander proteins generally, which is useful context to discuss with your doctor when considering any breed.
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