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Dust Mite Allergy (Blomia tropicalis, IgE)

Checks IgE sensitization to Blomia tropicalis, a dust mite.

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  • 2,000+ lab locations. Find one near you
  • Nothing due at the lab. FSA / HSA accepted
  • Ordered by a licensed clinician

At a glance

Collection
Blood draw
A standard blood draw at the lab.
Preparation
None
Nothing to do ahead of time. Water is fine.
Results
3 to 5 days
Typical turnaround after your visit.
Where
2,000+ lab locations
Nationwide, with nothing due at the lab.

About this test

This blood test checks for IgE sensitization to Blomia tropicalis, a dust mite of hot, humid climates. It is common in the Gulf states and the tropics. A positive result shows sensitization, which is not the same as an allergy. No fasting or other prep is needed.

For adults 18 and older. Test availability varies by lab location.

Who should take this test?

For adults with year-round congestion or sneezing, especially symptoms that are worse in bed or at home, who want to check for sensitization to Blomia tropicalis.

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Not sure this is the right test?

AI-generated. For information only, not medical advice. Call 911 for an emergency.

What does this test measure?

The result shows your level of IgE to Blomia tropicalis, one piece of information an allergist or other healthcare provider reads with your symptoms and history.

Blomia tropicalis-specific IgE
IgE is the antibody involved in allergic reactions. This marker is the amount of IgE in your blood that recognizes Blomia tropicalis, a dust mite of hot, humid climates, reported in kU/L. A level above the lab’s reference range means sensitization, not necessarily allergy.
Why it’s measured: To see whether you are sensitized to Blomia tropicalis, a dust mite, read with your history.

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Order online

    Check out here. A licensed clinician in your state reviews your order and sends it to the lab.

  2. Step 2

    Visit a lab

    Bring a photo ID to any of 2,000+ lab locations. No fasting needed, and nothing is due at the lab.

  3. Step 3

    Get your results

    Results post to your account, usually in 3 to 5 days, each number next to the lab’s reference range.

Find a lab near you

Choose from 2,000+ lab locations nationwide. Your order works at any of them.

What your results tell you

The lab reports an IgE level in kU/L and compares it with its reference range. A level above that range means you are sensitized.

  • Your number next to the lab’s reference range
  • Explained in plain language
  • A licensed clinician reviews your order and, if appropriate, orders the test.
  • A lab report you can download and share

An allergist or other healthcare provider reads this result with your symptoms and home environment, and decides on next steps.

Clinical-grade testing, from the comfort of home.

From the lab to your report, every step of our process meets the gold standard in medical testing.

  • CLIA-certified labs

    Every lab we partner with is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, meeting both state and federal standards with regular independent inspections.

  • We protect your health data

    We protect your health data with encryption and do not sell it. Some results must be reported to public health authorities by law. See our Privacy Notice.

  • Rigorous quality assurance

    All partner labs run regular internal quality checks, participate in proficiency testing, and comply with federal and state lab regulations.

  • Clinician-reviewed reports

    Results are reviewed by an independent, licensed clinician.

Questions

Common questions.

Anything else, our care team answers by phone, text, or email.

No. Sensitization means your body has made IgE to Blomia tropicalis. An allergy means that exposure causes symptoms. Many people are sensitized without having symptoms, so a positive result alone does not mean you are allergic.

A negative result does not clear an allergy either. An allergist or other healthcare provider reads your result with what happens when you are exposed.

Blomia tropicalis is a dust mite of hot, humid climates, common in the Gulf states and the tropics. Dust mites live in household dust, and their allergens settle into bedding and carpets, which is one reason symptoms can feel worse in bed.

A positive result shows sensitization, not that dust mites cause your symptoms. An allergist reads it with your history.

Both look for IgE sensitization. A skin test checks how your skin responds to a small amount of an allergen, while this test measures IgE to Blomia tropicalis in a blood sample. In many cases the two are considered comparable.

A blood test may be preferred in some situations, such as a widespread skin condition or recent use of medicines that affect skin tests. Don’t stop or change any medicine without talking with your healthcare provider.

Lab tests are informational and don’t diagnose conditions on their own. Available to adults 18 and older; test availability varies by lab location. A licensed clinician reviews your order and, if appropriate, orders the test. All testing is performed at CLIA-certified laboratories. Not for emergencies: if you think you may be having a medical emergency, call 911.