Allergy Test

Excellent article discusses ambiguities in the interpretation of food allergy test results. Great reading material for all those with food allergies.

What is involved in the skin/scratch test for allergies? What medications should be avoided prior to the test? Get answers to your questions at this site.

Easy-to-read article covers all the need-to-know points of the blood test for allergies. Explore the links on the page to get more relevant information on allergy tests.

NY Times article discusses the merits of the blood test over the skin test for allergies. See why the blood test is better.

All you need to know about allergy tests - detailed information on all the different kinds of testing done.

Elimination diets and food challenges can be useful diagnostic tools for food allergies. Check out this link to find out how they are done.

Patch tests are skin allergy tests for irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis. How are they performed and what allergens are tested? Get the inside scoop here.

Like any medical procedure, allergy tests do have some risks associated with them. Find out what they are at this site.

If your child has Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), allergy tests will not reveal the problem. Learn more about this syndrome and why it is not a true allergy.

A company in UK will soon be offering a home test for allergies. Get all the details from the manufacturers.