Allergy Test Small

About this test

Key Benefits

• Tests 38 Common Allergens: Includes selected pollen, food, animal and indoor environmental allergens.

• Helps Identify Allergy Triggers: May be useful when symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, blocked nose, hives or food related reactions are difficult to connect to a clear cause.

• Simple At Home Testing: Collect a finger prick dried blood spot sample at home using the included test kit.

• Digital Results in 10 to 15 Business Days: Access your laboratory results online.

Allergy vs Food Intolerance

Food allergy and food intolerance can feel similar, but they are not the same.

Food allergy involves the immune system and is often linked to IgE antibodies. Reactions may appear quickly and can involve symptoms such as itching, swelling, hives, breathing discomfort, stomach symptoms or skin reactions.

Food intolerance does not usually involve IgE antibodies and is often linked to digestion or delayed food related reactions. If your symptoms are more delayed or unclear, a food intolerance test may be a better complement.

How It Works

1. Order Your Kit
Purchase your test online.

2. Collect Your Sample
Collect a finger prick dried blood spot sample at home using the included test kit.

3. Send It Back
Mail your sample to the laboratory using the included return materials.

4. Receive Your Results
Access your digital laboratory results online in 10 to 15 business days.

Sample Collection

The sample is collected using a finger prick dried blood spot sample at home. A few drops of blood are placed onto the collection card according to the included instructions and sent to the laboratory for analysis.

ISO Certified Lab and Analysis

Your sample is analyzed in an ISO certified laboratory using ELISA, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay, a laboratory method used to measure IgE antibodies in blood.

Biomarkers included

• Rye pollen: Pollen Allergens — Pollen from rye grass, a significant cause of hay fever and respiratory allergies during its pollen season.
• Ash pollen: Pollen Allergens — Pollen from ash trees, which is a common allergen during springtime. Can induce respiratory symptoms in allergic individuals.
• Cypress pollen: Pollen Allergens — Pollen from cypress trees, prevalent in the spring and fall. Known to cause hay fever and asthma symptom.
• Bermuda grass pollen: Pollen Allergens — Bermuda grass pollen allergy is a type of allergic reaction to the pollen released by Bermuda grass, a common grass species in warmer regions often used in lawns, parks, and golf courses. This allergy is a form of seasonal allergic rhinitis, typically occurring during the grass-pollinating seasons in late spring and summer.
• Common ragweed pollen: Pollen Allergens — Common ragweed is a plant known to trigger hay fever. As one of the most prolific pollen producers, ragweed can affect people even several kilometers away from the source. The high pollen levels are a leading cause of seasonal allergic rhinitis, which affects many people as summer turns to autumn.
• Olive pollen: Pollen Allergens — Pollen from olive trees, typically causing hay fever and other respiratory allergies during blooming periods.
• Bahia grass pollen: Pollen Allergens — Grass pollen that is a significant cause of seasonal allergies, especially in late spring and early summer.
• Timothy grass pollen: Pollen Allergens — Grass pollen that triggers many seasonal allergies, causing hay fever and asthma symptoms during its season.
• Mugwort pollen: Pollen Allergens — Pollen from mugwort plants, often causing respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals during its peak season.
• Hazelnut pollen: Pollen Allergens — Pollen from hazelnut trees, known to cause respiratory allergies during its pollination period.
• Birch pollen: Pollen Allergens — Pollen from birch trees, a common trigger of hay fever, asthma, and other respiratory allergies in the spring.
• Yarrow pollen: Pollen Allergens — Pollen from ribwort plantain, a plant species that can cause respiratory allergies, especially during the summer.
• Peach: Food Allergens — Stone fruit that can cause allergies ranging from oral allergy syndrome to severe reactions like anaphylaxis.
• Crayfish: Food Allergens — Crayfish allergy is an allergic reaction to proteins found in crayfish, a type of shellfish. It can range from mild to severe and, in some cases, be potentially life-threatening. People with a crayfish allergy may react not only from eating crayfish but also from inhaling steam released during cooking.
• Strawberry: Food Allergens — Strawberry allergy is a sensitivity to specific proteins present in strawberries. While less common than many other food allergies, it can trigger symptoms ranging from mild oral irritation to more serious systemic reactions. These responses may include itching, swelling, hives, or, in rare cases, severe allergic reactions.
• Rice: Food Allergens — Rice allergy is an uncommon food allergy in which the body’s immune system reacts to proteins found in rice. Although less common than many other food allergies, it can cause a range of symptoms in sensitive individuals. It can affect both children and adults and may be triggered by either white or brown rice.
• Hazelnut: Food Allergens — Hazelnut allergy is a type of tree nut allergy that reflects an immune response to proteins found in hazelnuts. It is a common food allergy that can cause reactions ranging from mild symptoms to severe anaphylaxis. Both raw and cooked hazelnuts can trigger this allergic reaction.
• Potato: Food Allergens — Potato allergy is a condition where the immune system reacts to proteins found in potatoes. It can affect people of all ages and cause a range of symptoms, including skin irritation, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. This allergy can be triggered by exposure to both raw and cooked potatoes.
• Cod: Food Allergens — Fish commonly consumed and used in various culinary dishes. Cod allergies can provoke digestive symptoms and anaphylaxis.
• Egg white: Food Allergens — Egg white allergy is a common food allergy, particularly in children, caused by the immune system’s overreaction to proteins found in egg whites. Reactions can vary from mild symptoms to severe, including anaphylaxis. While many children outgrow this allergy, some may continue to experience it into adulthood.
• Carrot: Food Allergens — Carrot allergy is an allergic reaction triggered by specific proteins in carrots. Though uncommon, it can affect individuals with sensitivities to certain plant-based foods. It is often linked to Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), particularly in people allergic to birch or mugwort pollen, due to cross-reactive proteins.
• Almond: Food Allergens — Almond allergy is a condition that reflects the immune system’s reaction to proteins found in almonds, a type of tree nut. It is one of the more common tree nut allergies and can cause symptoms ranging from mild irritation to severe, potentially life-threatening reactions.
• Tomato: Food Allergens — Tomato allergy is an immune response triggered by proteins found in tomatoes. Although less common than other food allergies, it can cause a variety of symptoms, primarily affecting the skin but potentially involving other body systems as well.
• Apple: Food Allergens — Apple allergy is an allergic reaction to proteins found in apples, often linked to Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS). It commonly occurs in people allergic to birch pollen, as similar proteins in apples can trigger cross-reactivity. Symptoms can range from mild oral discomfort to more pronounced reactions, though severe cases are uncommon.
• Soy: Food Allergens — Soy allergy is a common food allergy that occurs when the immune system reacts to proteins found in soy. It is especially prevalent in children and can cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe, including anaphylaxis. Soy is present in many foods and products, and while this allergy often appears in early childhood, some children may outgrow it over time.
• Meat (pork, beef, chicken, lamb): Food Allergens — Meat allergy is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly targets certain proteins in meat as harmful. This triggers an allergic reaction that can range from mild to severe. Unlike food intolerances that mainly affect digestion, meat allergies may cause symptoms affecting the skin, respiratory system, and overall health.
• Cow’s milk: Food Allergens — Cow’s milk reactions refer to different conditions that occur in response to consuming cow’s milk, including cow’s milk intolerance, cow’s milk allergy, and lactose intolerance. Cow’s milk intolerance involves difficulty digesting milk proteins, often causing digestive discomfort. Cow’s milk allergy is an immune reaction that can lead to more severe symptoms. Lactose intolerance results from the i
• Salmon: Food Allergens — Salmon allergy is a type of fish allergy caused by an immune reaction to specific proteins found in salmon. It is more commonly seen in adults than in children and can be triggered by eating either raw or cooked salmon. Symptoms can vary in severity and may affect the skin, digestive system, or respiratory tract.
• Orange: Food Allergens — Orange allergy is a condition that reflects the body’s immune reaction to specific proteins found in oranges. While relatively uncommon, it can trigger symptoms ranging from mild oral discomfort to more serious systemic responses. Reactions may occur after consuming oranges or coming into contact with their peel or juice.
• Wheat: Food Allergens — Wheat allergy is a condition that involves an allergic reaction to proteins found in wheat. It is one of the most common food allergies, especially in children. Wheat allergy differs from celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, which are separate conditions. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, including the potential for life-threatening anaphylaxis.
• Shrimp: Food Allergens — Shrimp allergy is a common type of shellfish allergy, involving an immune reaction to proteins found in shrimp. It is one of the most common food allergies in adults and can cause a range of symptoms from mild to severe, including the risk of anaphylaxis. Shrimp allergy is typically lifelong and can be triggered by eating shrimp or even by inhaling steam from cooking shrimp.
• Peanut: Food Allergens — Peanut allergy is a common food allergy that occurs when the immune system overreacts to proteins found in peanuts, which are legumes rather than true nuts. It often begins in childhood and can cause a range of symptoms, from mild irritation to severe, life-threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis.
• Cat dander: Animal Allergens — Allergenic protein found in the skin, saliva, and urine of cats, which can cause respiratory issues and asthma.
• Dog dander: Animal Allergens — Allergenic protein found in the skin, saliva, and urine of dogs, leading to respiratory issues and skin reactions.
• Horse dander: Animal Allergens — Allergenic animal dander that can cause respiratory symptoms and skin reactions
• Cladosporium herbarum mold: Indoor and Environmental Allergens — Mold that can cause respiratory problems and exacerbate asthma, prevalent in damp environments.
• Dust Mite: Indoor and Environmental Allergens — Dust mite allergen, which is a common indoor allergen causing respiratory issues and skin reactions.
• Cockroach: Indoor and Environmental Allergens — Insect allergen from cockroaches, which can contribute to respiratory issues and trigger asthma.

How to prepare

For the most accurate result, you should have eaten or been in contact with the allergens you want to test for during the weeks before testing. **2 to 4 weeks before testing** Eat or be in contact with the items you want to test for, if they are safe for you. **24 hours before testing** Avoid alcohol, caffeine, intense exercise and smoking. Follow the included instructions carefully before collecting your sample.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as a food intolerance test?

No. This test measures IgE antibodies, which are linked to allergy type reactions. Food intolerance testing measures a different type of response and may be more relevant for delayed or unclear food related symptoms.

Do I need to stop taking allergy medication before the test?

You should not stop taking any prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. However, certain medications like antihistamines or corticosteroids can potentially suppress your immune response and affect the test results. It is often recommended to wait until these medications are out of your system for the most accurate IgE reading.

Do I need to be eating the foods I am testing for?

Yes, this test measures IgE antibodies. To detect these, you must have been exposed to the allergen recently. If you have strictly avoided a specific food or environment for a long period, your IgE levels for that trigger may be low, even if you are allergic.

Customer reviews

4.6/5 (5)

• 5/5 — The kit arrived quickly and was easy to use.
• 4/5 — Good clear instructions for the finger prick. Happy with the testing process so far.
• 4/5 — Wait time for results was a bit long, but the information was very detailed. Helpful for my seasonal hay fever.
• 5/5 — Exactly as described, professional lab results.
• 5/5 — Helped me confirm my dust allergy. The digital results were easy to read and understand.