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What kind of allergy test will probably be done on my 16 month old?
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Allergy test: Depending on your baby's symptoms, allergist can perform a prick skin test that tests for environmental and/or food allergens. The test is relatively painless and only scratches the very first layers of skin. If the baby's skin is too involved in eczema, or other skin conditions, they may opt for a blood test, which is considered less sensitive, but still provides good results depending on the lab.
Answered 12/18/2013
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