Airway / Inhalation Allergy Panel

A blood-based allergy panel screening for IgE antibodies to the most common airborne allergens: dust mite, cat dander, dog dander, grass pollen, tree pollen, weed pollen, and moulds. Provides an objective alternative to skin-prick testing.

Airborne allergens are responsible for the majority of allergic rhinitis, hay fever, and allergic asthma cases in the Netherlands. This panel measures specific IgE antibodies in the blood against the seven most clinically relevant inhalation allergens, providing an objective laboratory-based assessment of allergic sensitisation that does not require stopping antihistamine medication — a significant advantage over skin-prick testing. The panel covers house dust mite (the most common perennial allergen in Dutch homes), cat and dog dander (relevant for pet owners and those exposed through workplaces or social settings), grass pollen (the leading cause of seasonal hay fever in the Netherlands), tree pollen (birch, alder, and hazel being the most common triggers), weed pollen, and moulds. A positive result for any allergen indicates immunological sensitisation, though clinical significance depends on whether exposure to that allergen correlates with symptoms. Blood-based allergy testing is particularly useful for individuals who cannot discontinue antihistamines for skin testing, those with extensive eczema that limits skin testing areas, or anyone wanting a comprehensive allergen panel from a single blood draw. Results are delivered the next business day and provide actionable information for avoidance strategies, pharmacological management, and potential referral for allergen immunotherapy (desensitisation).