About the ragweed allergy test

We’ve made allergy testing at home simple. Discover what your body reacts to with our easy to use Home Allergy Test. The test may help you find out if ragweed pollen could be triggering your symptoms.

All allergies start with your immune system. In allergy, your immune system overreacts to a substance that is otherwise harmless, for example, ragweed pollen. When you react to ragweed pollen, your immune system sees ragweed pollen as a threat and sets off a chain of reactions in defence. It produces Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies specific to ragweed pollen in order to try and get rid of it. When your body produces IgE against an allergen, then you’re sensitised to that specific allergen. It’s the first step of developing an allergy.

By detecting specific IgE in your blood the Home Allergy Test can give an indication of your sensitisation to ragweed pollen and many other allergens. Identifying specific IgE is a science-based method to pinpoint potential allergens.

The Home Allergy Test kit contains everything you need to collect a small blood sample at home. We’ll guide you step by step with our how-to video. Then all you have to do is send your blood sample in the post to our partner lab for testing and analysis. We include a prepaid envelope in the test kit to make it easy for you. Your ragweed pollen allergy test results will be available within 2 weeks.

The ragweed pollen allergy test results show the level of specific IgE in your blood and can indicate if you’re sensitised to ragweed pollen.

Why you should get tested for ragweed pollen and 293 other allergens

Many people with allergy symptoms haven’t had a diagnosis from a doctor. And even fewer people know what allergen or allergens they react to. Some people might not even be aware that the symptoms they’re experiencing are caused by allergies.

If you have an allergy to ragweed pollen you may experience more than just the typical symptoms of allergies. Symptoms of ragweed pollen allergy can have an impact on everyday life. Living with allergies can affect your sleep, your work or school performance, your social activities and more. Allergy symptoms can also affect your mental health and your emotional wellbeing. In some people, severe allergy symptoms may contribute to anxiety and depression.

Once you know what’s triggering your symptoms, managing and treating them can become easier. Knowing what you’re dealing with means you can take targeted action. But how do you know if you’re allergic to ragweed pollen?

Allergy testing can provide you with a risk profile of which allergens might be causing your symptoms and rule out others. The Home Allergy Test can provide you with a comprehensive view of potential allergies, including a potential allergy to ragweed pollen.

The Home Allergy Test may show an indication of sensitisation to ragweed pollen. This doesn’t mean you’re necessarily allergic to ragweed pollen. You might be sensitised and have specific IgE antibodies in your blood, but never experience an allergic reaction. Sensitisation does not always lead to symptoms, but symptoms do not develop without sensitisation. That’s why detecting sensitisations is a good way to identify potential allergies.

To make a diagnosis of allergy, any allergy test results need to be considered alongside your symptoms and medical history. So do speak to your doctor. With a diagnosis of allergy from a doctor you’ll be able to get access to the most suitable treatment for your allergy.

You don’t have to put up with the annoying symptoms of ragweed pollen allergy. Find out if ragweed pollen might be causing your symptoms. Buy the Home Allergy Test today.