PollyKit is an at-home air test that collects the pollen and mold spores in the air you actually breathe, indoors or outdoors, and sends you a lab report on what it found. It was invented by Lindsey Forstie, FNP, Allergy and Asthma Specialist at Carefree Allergy and Asthma. You can now order it directly from our clinic.
Why Lindsey invented PollyKit
After more than 10 years of treating allergy patients in Arizona, Lindsey kept running into the same problem. Public pollen reports come from distant collection stations and rely on historical models. They don't measure the air in a patient's own neighborhood or home.
So she invented the patent-pending PollyKit sampler. In home tests just miles apart, patients showed very different exposures on the same day.
Then came an unexpected discovery. Indoor testing kept finding hidden airborne mold spores in homes where family members had chronic symptoms, even though their allergy test reactions were mild.
What PollyKit measures
- Pollen: tree, grass and weed pollen in your own air
- Mold spores: airborne spores, including mold you can't see
- Indoors or outdoors: test a bedroom, a living room, a patio or your yard
A lab examines each sample under a microscope, and you get your report by email.
Who PollyKit can help
- People whose symptoms don't match the pollen forecast
- Families who suspect mold at home, especially after monsoon season
- Anyone moving into a new home or apartment
- Patients who want to compare their allergy testing results with their real-world exposure
How it works in 3 steps
- Hang it. Place the sampler in the room or outdoor area you want to test.
- Mail it. Send it back in the included mail-back packaging.
- Get your report. Your results arrive by email.
How to order
Choose a package on the PollyKit order page:
- Spot Check: 1 kit, $149
- Extended: 2 kits, $229 (most popular)
- Whole Home: 4 kits, $289
Kits ship within the United States, and checkout is secure.
What PollyKit is not
PollyKit shows what is in your air. It is not a medical diagnosis and does not show what you are allergic to. For that, you need allergy testing or mold allergy testing. You can bring your PollyKit report to a visit at our North Phoenix clinic, or to a telehealth visit anywhere in Arizona, and we'll help you make sense of it.
Frequently asked questions
Is PollyKit an allergy test?
No. PollyKit measures pollen and mold spores in the air. Allergy testing measures how your body reacts to them. Used together, they give a fuller picture.
Can I test for mold at home with PollyKit?
Yes. Place a kit indoors to collect airborne mold spores in that room.
How many kits do I need?
One kit tests one location. Use two to compare indoors with outdoors, or four to cover several rooms.
Do I need an appointment to order?
No. Anyone can order online. A visit is optional if you want help reviewing your results.
Does insurance cover PollyKit?
We don't bill insurance. You may be able to use HSA or FSA funds. Check with your plan.