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A 18-year-old female asked:

Is there a simple blood test to see if i am suffering from allergies? one that i could do before skin testing to see if that is even the problem.

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 60 years experience

Blood test: Test your ige levels to see if you might have allergies, althogh your medical history can also be helpful.

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