A member asked:

Can my child get allergy testing done if he is sick and has a fever? i need to know if i should take him to his apt this morning with a fever. will they do the testing?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Postpone: If he is ill, then it would be best to reschedule so that he feels well at the start of testing. There is a blood test panel called a CAP allergy test which can be performed as well. The panel should be selected to include any potential triggering agent based on his history.

Answered 11/26/2014

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