The weed mixture test is a blood allergy test
The weed mixture test determines 5 allergens:
- ambrosis,
- common mugwort,
- lancebush,
- comosa,
- salvia,
The test involves the determination of IgE antibodies in the blood and is
performed when an allergy to weeds is suspected. The advantage of
of the test is that there is no need to discontinue antihistamines
antihistamines. The blood allergen test is used
also for qualification for desensitization of weed allergy.
It is also recommended for the diagnosis of allergenic agents in
children under the age of 4 years.
The test is also recommended for the diagnosis of allergic factors in children under the age of 4 years.