Allergy test for grass pollen ragweed
Allergy test to identify allergy to Ambrosia artemisiifolia (field ragweed). The allergen in ragweed is usually a protein called Amb a 1. It is one of several proteins found in the pollen from the plant and is a common cause of allergic reactions in people who are allergic to pollen. The allergy test is a specific IgE test that measures the concentration of specific antibodies in the blood that are associated with ragweed.
Pollen from ragweed can cause classic allergy symptoms for you who are allergic to pollen. These symptoms include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose and itchy throat.