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Is it possible to be tested for an allergy to spider venom?
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Probably not: Venoms contain proteins that could cause allergic reactions, but they also cause skin damage. I would hesitate to place a skin test of spider venom on a patient. I'm also not aware of a commercial skin test to spider venom. Potentially a research lab could perform a blood test to look for ige (allergic antibody) to spider venom.
Answered 2/15/2013
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