• What are the tests to diagnose allergies?

I think my 9 year old son has seasonal allergies. How do I confirm that? What are the tests to diagnose allergies?

2 Answers

  • Pediatrician
  • Hattiesburg, Mississippi

There is a RAST test for common allergens in your area. I am in allergy zone 6. It will depend on your location but this is something your Doctor would know or could look up

  • Allergist and Immunologist
  • Gastonia, North Carolina

This is the right question...how do you confirm? The first step is to have a conversation with a board certified allergy center. Although some testing techniques are done by other types of practices, often those techniques are partial. The depth of diagnosis achieved by a board certified allergy center are unique to the practice. We sometimes depend on a multitude of testing methods, and rely on the highest level of evidence based methods. Some methods used are: skin prick testing usually in conjunction with intradermal testing, and serum IgE testing. The skin prick testing done by a board certified allergy center is usually more in depth involving more allergens unique to the region’s “allergy profile,” and go a step further with intradermal testing for more accurate results. Some symptoms can mimic allergies. It is important to get this evaluated by and receive advise by an allergy provider.

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