House Dust Mite Allergy Symptoms and Free Test
- Answer 6 questions to find out if you have a Dust Mite Allergy. Click Here - Dust Mite Allergy Test
- 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.
- Consider other causes like mold, food, pollen, or animals.
- Confirm allergens with a skin prick test, the best way to check for dust mite allergies.
- Available on the NHS or privately.
- Try dust mite-proof encasements for your bed to reduce dust mites.
- See if your symptoms improve after using them.
- Learn more about how encasements help
- View our recommended encasements
Moderate Dust Mite Allergy (Score 15-24):
You likely have a dust mite allergy.
- Confirm with a skin prick test, the best way to test for dust mite allergies.
- Available on the NHS or privately.
- Use dust mite-proof encasements for your bed immediately.
- See if your symptoms improve after using them.
- Learn more about how encasements help
- View our recommended encasements
- 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.
- Use dust mite-proof encasements for your bed immediately.
- See if your symptoms improve after using them.
- Learn more about how encasements help
- View our recommended encasements
- 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.
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
