- Can demonstrate whether symptoms are due to an allergy to oak pollen.
- Measures the level of IgE antibodies in the blood.
- May indicate a pollen allergy to oak.
Information
The oak begins to bloom in May and can last until June, depending on where in the country you are. The symptoms of an oak pollen allergy can include a runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and nose, and possible asthmatic symptoms.
If you suspect that you suffer from an allergy to oak pollen, you can take a blood test to find out if you have high levels of IgE antibodies, which is an indication of allergy.
It is important to note that an allergy test cannot detect or exclude an allergy 100%, the analysis can be used as a supplement to your possible symptoms and disease picture.
Information
Allergens from plants and especially pollen cause allergies in many people. Pollen allergy causes several different problems, for example itchy and red eyes, nasal congestion, sneezing and runny nose.
Health Markers
Oak
It is important that you follow the specific instructions regarding fasting, time of sampling and any medications before you leave your sample. If there are specific indications for your test, you will find them above in the yellow information box. If you follow the steps below, you will be well prepared regardless of which test your sampling is for:
- Fasting for 10 hours before sampling.
- Leave the test before 10:00 in the morning.
- Rest for 15 minutes in place on the sampling unit.
- Bring valid identification.
The referral is available digitally at the sampling unit. Here you can read our guidelines for leaving samples.
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Master your health - three easy steps
1. Order a health check
Choose a health check or create your own by adding optional health tests to your cart. An e-referral is created and sent digitally to the sampling unit you have chosen.
2. Leave the blood sample
Immediately after completing the purchase and receiving the order confirmation, you can leave samples at the selected reception. Your referral is valid for 5 months.
3. Results with medical assessment
You will receive your test answers within 1-5 working days. The test results are displayed continuously after each completed analysis. When all the test results have been reported, you will receive an overall assessment by a doctor - valid when purchasing a health check.
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With us you always get:
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To offer you the highest possible quality and service we collaborate with accredited laboratories and trained healthcare personnel.
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Our vision is that as many people as possible should have the opportunity to improve their health. That's why we always strive to keep prices low.
Your needs – your choice
With us, you can always choose freely among all our health markers and design your own personal health check based on your needs.
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Within 1-5 working days you will receive your test results, these are reviewed and assessed by a doctor. In the event of significantly deviating test answers, you will be called. You can also make an appointment with a doctor for a personal review.
Put the health tests or health checks you want to buy in the shopping cart then go to checkout and choose the payment option that suits you. After completed payment you will receive an order confirmation and your referral will be sent electronically to the sampling unit you have chosen and will be ready for your visit.
Read moreWe collaborate with Sweden's leading laboratories, Unilabs, Karolinska and Synlab, as well as sampling clinics at Encia so that you as a customer get the highest possible quality. This is where you go for sampling performed by their experienced staff. The analysis is performed by authorized personnel at Unilabs, Synlab and Karolinska.
Read moreTo create your own referral select the specific markers you want to test for in the shopping cart. When you complete your purchase, a separate referral is created based on your choices.
Read moreIt usually takes 1-5 working days to get your test results, these are sent to you continuously as the analysis is done. The doctors comment will appear in the final report when all test results have been received.
Read moreNo, blood tests do not replace contact with the healthcare system, which together with medical history, clinical examinations and possible blood tests can make a diagnosis.
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