Italian Cypress Allergy Panel in Arizona

What this test measures

Italian cypress is an evergreen tree widely planted in warm climates, and its pollen can travel significant distances during the pollination season. The test detects specific IgE antibodies that the immune system may produce after sensitization to cypress pollen proteins. Because tree pollens often overlap in timing, results are usually considered together with other tree and weed pollen tests.

A serum sample collected from a vein is used for the assay. Reports typically include a quantitative IgE level and a graded class for Italian cypress, and the test may be ordered alone or as part of a tree pollen panel with allergens such as oak, elm, and cedar. No fasting is generally necessary, but collection instructions should be followed.

This test is often chosen by people who notice allergy symptoms during the season when cypress trees release pollen, or who have moved to an area where the tree is common. It can also help clarify results when a broader pollen panel shows several positive tree allergens. A qualified healthcare provider should interpret the findings with symptom timing in mind.