Skip to main content
Your session has expired. Reloading...
Allergy & Intolerance

Grass Pollen Panel (gx3)

The Grass Pollen Panel (gx3) helps identify grass pollen allergy. For women, hormonal fluctuations can influence the severity of allergic symptoms, and allergy management is particularly important during pregnancy.

Doctor's Assessment Included

What It Measures

This panel measures specific IgE antibodies against a mixture of common grass pollens. A positive result indicates allergic sensitisation to grass pollen, supporting a diagnosis of grass pollen allergy when combined with compatible symptoms.

Why It Matters

Grass pollen allergy affects millions of people during the pollen season. Identifying the specific allergen source helps guide treatment options including antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, and potentially allergen immunotherapy (desensitisation).

When to Test

Consider this test if you experience seasonal symptoms such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose, watery eyes, or asthma worsening during late spring and summer when grass pollens are highest. Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.

Lifestyle Tips

During grass pollen season, monitor pollen forecasts, keep windows closed during peak hours, shower after outdoor activity, and dry clothes indoors. Antihistamines and nasal corticosteroids can manage symptoms. Discuss immunotherapy with your healthcare provider for long-term relief.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is grass pollen season?
In most of Europe, grass pollen season runs from May to August, with peak levels typically in June and July. Timing varies by region and climate.
Can grass pollen allergy be cured?
Allergen immunotherapy (desensitisation) can significantly reduce symptoms over time and may alter the course of the allergy. Discuss this option with an allergist.
Can grass pollen cause asthma?
Yes. Grass pollen is a common trigger for allergic asthma and can worsen existing asthma during pollen season. This is sometimes called thunderstorm asthma during specific weather events.

Tests with related values

These panels measure values from the same category as this marker.

Grass Pollen Panel (gx3)

€39,-