Question 1

docs, could a positive allergy test be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If it was a skin test that resulted in a welt formation its less likely to be false positive. The tests where blood is drawn an they count histamine response to different agents often gives results that you do not have in daily living. The large plasma panels often give results stating wheat allergy, nut allergy, tomato allergy yet you eat bread, nuts and pizza every day. It may not be true

Question 2

on a skin prick allergy test what does a 2e mean?

Accepted Answer

Just a guess: E usually indicate erythema or the red area around the wheal of a skin test.  I would presume that this meant a 2+ reaction on the erythema. In allergy testing however it is the size the wheal and not erythema that counts the most. Perhaps this question can be better answered by the allergist who did the skin test.

Question 3

should i do a cat allergy test before having a cat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is a great idea. Better to find out beforehand.

Question 4

do you know are allergy test done in herbal shops a scam?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: Accepted validated allergy testing must be ordered or done by licensed health care professional.

Question 5

please tell me how long is a skin prick allergy test supposed to take?

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Minutes: A trained allergist can place allergy prick skin test in about 2 seconds and interpretation is done at 20 minutes.  The multi-test can place 8 tests at a time to make it even quicker.  For more information on allergy skin testing go to my blog at : http://www.Familyallergyasthmacare.Com/2012/10/comfortable-allergy-skin-testing/.

Question 6

it's been a long time since i had an allergy test. i don't even have the results anymore, nor do i remember where i got it. ?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: Both the skin testing and the bloodwork are only adjuncts to the principal way of detecting allergy -- your history. If you do not have obvious allergies at your age, stop worrying and be grateful.

Question 7

i have a mild reaction to the soap my work uses right now. my bro started the same way and it got worse. can a allergy test detect mild reactions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, patch testing: The most common work related reactions to soaps, creams an lotions is contact dermatitis. This involves itchy scales or blistering reactions that start towards the end of your work day and gradually get worse as the week progresses. A dermatologist or an Allergist that does patch testing would help sort out what chemical in that soap could be causing the problem and which soaps would be safe.

Question 8

is there an allergy test i can have to see if i am still allergic to penicillin? had a rashreaction to penicillin but wonder if it was a true allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is a blood test that can indicate whether you have allergy antibodies to penicillin.

Question 9

had an allergy test today for eoe. many items came up with a reaction but i was instructed to remove about 6 foods. does any reaction mean an allergy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What sort of food allergy testing did you have?  Food testing can be hard d to interpret in the setting of eoe

Question 10

yesterday i had a skin injection & skin prick allergy test done & tested positive for allergies..afterwards i have felt even worse than usual... it's like all my allergy symptoms have been been amped up & then some..is this a "normal" response?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine?: Zyrtec is over the counter for non-sedating treatment of allergy. If persists, contact/call back and tell allergy tester of your reaction.

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