How Much Does Allergy Testing Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Allergy Testing Include?
Allergy testing identifies specific allergens that trigger your symptoms. Tests can detect sensitivities to foods, environmental allergens (pollen, dust, pet dander), insect stings, and medications through skin prick tests or blood tests.
The national average cost for allergy testing is $400 per test panel. Most homeowners pay between $150 and $1,000, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Test Type
Skin prick test (most common): $150-$400 for panel. Blood test (IgE): $300-$1,000 for comprehensive. Patch test (contact dermatitis): $200-$500
Panel Size
Basic panel (20 allergens): $150-$300. Comprehensive (60+ allergens): $400-$800. Food-specific panel: $200-$500
With Insurance
Most pay $20-$75 copay. Without insurance: $200-$1,000+ depending on panel
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Test type (skin prick vs blood)
- ✓Number of allergens tested
- ✓Insurance coverage
- ✓Specialist vs primary care
- ✓Follow-up allergy shots
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Skin prick tests are cheaper and faster than blood tests — results in 15-20 minutes
- 2.Insurance typically covers allergy testing when ordered by a doctor for diagnosed symptoms
- 3.Start with the most common allergen panel (20-40 allergens) before testing for rare ones
- 4.Primary care doctors can order blood tests, potentially avoiding specialist copays
📈 Allergy Testing Cost Trends (2020–2024)
Prices have increased +17.6% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $340 | — |
| 2021 | $354 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $377 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | $388 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $400 | +3.1% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Allergy Testing Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $123 | $328 | $820 |
| Alaska | $192 | $512 | $1,280 |
| Arizona | $143 | $380 | $950 |
| Arkansas | $120 | $320 | $800 |
| California | $203 | $540 | $1,350 |
| Colorado | $162 | $432 | $1,080 |
| Connecticut | $183 | $488 | $1,220 |
| Delaware | $158 | $420 | $1,050 |
| Florida | $147 | $392 | $980 |
| Georgia | $135 | $360 | $900 |
| Hawaii | $213 | $568 | $1,420 |
| Idaho | $138 | $368 | $920 |
| Illinois | $158 | $420 | $1,050 |
| Indiana | $132 | $352 | $880 |
| Iowa | $129 | $344 | $860 |
| Kansas | $128 | $340 | $850 |
| Kentucky | $126 | $336 | $840 |
| Louisiana | $131 | $348 | $870 |
| Maine | $153 | $408 | $1,020 |
| Maryland | $173 | $460 | $1,150 |
| Massachusetts | $195 | $520 | $1,300 |
| Michigan | $138 | $368 | $920 |
| Minnesota | $153 | $408 | $1,020 |
| Mississippi | $117 | $312 | $780 |
| Missouri | $131 | $348 | $870 |
| Montana | $143 | $380 | $950 |
| Nebraska | $132 | $352 | $880 |
| Nevada | $153 | $408 | $1,020 |
| New Hampshire | $168 | $448 | $1,120 |
| New Jersey | $188 | $500 | $1,250 |
| New Mexico | $135 | $360 | $900 |
| New York | $198 | $528 | $1,320 |
| North Carolina | $135 | $360 | $900 |
| North Dakota | $135 | $360 | $900 |
| Ohio | $135 | $360 | $900 |
| Oklahoma | $125 | $332 | $830 |
| Oregon | $165 | $440 | $1,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $153 | $408 | $1,020 |
| Rhode Island | $173 | $460 | $1,150 |
| South Carolina | $131 | $348 | $870 |
| South Dakota | $128 | $340 | $850 |
| Tennessee | $129 | $344 | $860 |
| Texas | $140 | $372 | $930 |
| Utah | $143 | $380 | $950 |
| Vermont | $162 | $432 | $1,080 |
| Virginia | $158 | $420 | $1,050 |
| Washington | $173 | $460 | $1,150 |
| West Virginia | $120 | $320 | $800 |
| Wisconsin | $141 | $376 | $940 |
| Wyoming | $138 | $368 | $920 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are at-home allergy tests accurate?
At-home IgE blood tests (Everlywell, etc.) can detect some allergies but are less comprehensive and accurate than clinical testing. They test IgE only and may miss allergies detected by skin testing. Results should be confirmed by an allergist.
How long does allergy testing take?
Skin prick tests: 30-60 minutes including waiting for reactions. Blood tests: 5-10 minutes for the draw, results in 3-7 days. Patch tests: applied, then read at 48 and 96 hours (3 visits).
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