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I've been "back scratch" tested for allergies. can the doctors do a allergy tests for specific types?
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See below: The scratch test does test for specific allergies. Blood work can also be requested for allergies. However, most allergist believe the skin testing is more accurate.
Answered 7/20/2012
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