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A member asked:
When i get an allergy test, will they need to draw blood?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possibly: Many allergies can be tested by placing small drops of possible allergens on your skin with a small scratch to see if you are sensitive to these allergens. This does not involve drawing blood. Sometimes, though, a blood test will allow us to follow those sensitivities over time and to help determine whether you will react during a food challenge and when the allergy may have resolved.
Answered 6/10/2015
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Maybe not: It depends what allergies are bring considered. Sometimes we do both as a confirmation. Or just a blood test first if the reaction you had was severe.
Answered 8/8/2012
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