Pollen Allergy Test
Screen for IgE responses to 12 common pollens from a home sample. Accredited UK lab analysis, results delivered digitally.
Product details: EUR 39.99 — InStock — SKU EP — GetTested
About this test
Key Benefits
Checks 12 Common Pollen Allergens: Measures IgE antibodies linked to selected pollen types.
Relevant for Seasonal Symptoms: May be useful when sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose or congestion return during certain times of year.
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.
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.
Dried Blood Spot 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 from rye grass, a significant cause of hay fever and respiratory allergies during its pollen season.
- Ash pollen: Pollen from ash trees, which is a common allergen during springtime. Can induce respiratory symptoms in allergic individuals.
- Cypress pollen: Pollen from cypress trees, prevalent in the spring and fall. Known to cause hay fever and asthma symptom.
- Bermuda grass pollen: 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: 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 from olive trees, typically causing hay fever and other respiratory allergies during blooming periods.
- Bahia grass pollen: Grass pollen that is a significant cause of seasonal allergies, especially in late spring and early summer.
- Timothy grass pollen: Grass pollen that triggers many seasonal allergies, causing hay fever and asthma symptoms during its season.
- Mugwort pollen: Pollen from mugwort plants, often causing respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals during its peak season.
- Hazelnut pollen: Pollen from hazelnut trees, known to cause respiratory allergies during its pollination period.
- Birch pollen: Pollen from birch trees, a common trigger of hay fever, asthma, and other respiratory allergies in the spring.
- Yarrow pollen: Pollen from ribwort plantain, a plant species that can cause respiratory allergies, especially during the summer.
How to prepare
Take the test in the **morning before eating.** Follow the included instructions carefully before collecting your sample.
Frequently asked questions
Can pollen allergy feel like a cold?
Yes. Pollen allergy symptoms can sometimes feel similar to a cold, but they often follow a seasonal pattern and may return when pollen exposure increases.
Does this test show which pollen types I react to?
Yes. The test provides insight into IgE responses to selected pollen allergens, helping you understand which pollen types may be relevant for your symptoms.
Do I need to stop taking antihistamines before the test?
No, you do not need to stop taking your allergy medications before performing this blood test. Unlike skin prick tests, the IgE antibody levels in your blood are generally not affected by antihistamines.
When is the best time to take the pollen test?
While you can take the test at any time of year, testing during or shortly after a period of allergen exposure may provide the most distinct antibody readings. However, IgE antibodies typically remain in the blood for several months after exposure.
Customer reviews
5.0/5 (4)
- 5/5 — The results report was quite detailed and easy to read.
- 5/5 — Got this as a gift for my mom. Super easy to follow the instructions and the packaging was very nice.
- 5/5 — Clear instructions and painless collection.
- 5/5 — Great way to find out exactly what’s causing my hay fever.