Allergy tests may result in mild itching redness and swelling of the skin.
Allergy panel test on back.
This type of testing uses needles lancets that barely penetrate the skin s surface.
You won t bleed or feel more than mild momentary discomfort.
The following 15 foods are tested in this panel.
Sometimes small bumps called wheals appear on the skin.
Getting an allergy skin test is a good way to determine if you are allergic to any types of pollen foods or substances.
Also while the results of allergy skin testing are available within 20 minutes of taking the test it may take several days to get the results of blood testing back from the laboratory.
How to read allergy skin test results.
These symptoms often clear up within hours but may last for a.
Allergy skin tests aren t painful.
They are also.
Children may be tested on the upper back.
Allergy blood tests usually screen for at least 10 of the most common allergy triggers including dust pet dander trees grasses weeds and molds related to where you live.
Allergy skin tests are not painful and can be done at your doctor s office.