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I heard blood test is often inaccurate to find allergy. my blood test shows milk allergy but how can i know if it is correct or not?

Q: i heard blood test is often inaccurate to find allergy. my blood test shows milk allergy but how can i know if it is correct or not?

History is more..: Important, if you&#x27;re not allergic to milk when you drink it, it means you aren&#x27;t, allergy blood tests are good negative tests, i.e can rule out , not prove that you are allergic to a certain element, especially foods, and history is more reliable

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History is more..: Important, if you're not allergic to milk when you drink it, it means you aren't, allergy blood tests are good negative tests, i.e can rule out , not prove that you are allergic to a certain element, especially foods, and history is more reliable

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/1/2019

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A member asked:

I heard blood test is often inaccurate to find allergy. my blood test shows milk allergy but how can i know if it is correct or not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

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