House Dust Mite Allergy Test

  1. Answer 6 questions to find out if you have a Dust Mite Allergy. Click Here - Dust Mite Allergy Test
  2. Once you have finished, the recommended next steps are below:

 

 

 

No Dust Mite Allergy (Score 1-9):

You probably don’t have a dust mite allergy. Consider taking a skin prick test to discover other allergies such as mould, food, pollen, or animals.

 

Mild Dust Mite Allergy (Score 10-14):

You might not have a dust mite allergy.

  1. Consider other causes like mold, food, pollen, or animals.
  2. Confirm allergens with a skin prick test, the best way to check for dust mite allergies.
    • Available on the NHS or privately.
  3. Try dust mite-proof encasements for your bed to reduce dust mites.

 

Moderate Dust Mite Allergy (Score 15-24):

You likely have a dust mite allergy.

  1. Confirm with a skin prick test, the best way to test for dust mite allergies.
    • Available on the NHS or privately.
  2. Use dust mite-proof encasements for your bed immediately.
  3. If symptoms improve, follow steps to get rid of dust mites: Learn more here

Severe Allergy (Score 25-35):

You very likely have a dust mite allergy.

  1. Use dust mite-proof encasements for your bed immediately.
  2. Follow steps to get rid of dust mites: Learn more here

 

 

Skin Prick Vs Blood Test for Dust Mite Allergy

We recommend a skin prick test because it’s more accurate. If that’s unavailable, consider a blood test or our online quiz.

Allergy Test Time Cost Result Time Accuracy Intolerance Test
Self Diagnosis 10 Minutes Free 10 Days Medium Yes
Skin Prick 3 Hours Low Immediate High No
Blood 1 Hour Medium 0-5 Days High/Medium No

 

 

Dust Mite Allergy RAST Blood Test Results

Use your blood test results to understand your allergy by comparing them to a RAST scale.

 

Radioallergosorbent testing – GPnotebook

 

 

Allergy Test for Dust

Our online quiz checks for house dust mite and dust allergies. Dust allergies usually mean you're allergic to dust mites.

 

 

Next Steps

If you have a dust mite allergy test, then read the 6 steps to get rid of dust mites in your home. Click Here

 

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