Allergies are an unfortunate part of life. But, while you can suspect you have an allergy to something, you really won’t know for sure unless you get tested. Most doctors recommend that you get tested ...

Skin prick, blood tests not as reliable as food for testing allergic reactions. December 26, 2011 — -- A simple skin-prick or blood test has confirmed many people's suspicions that they have ...

Q: Last month I broke out in hives after eating oysters. A blood test came back negative for a shellfish allergy. Why does my doctor still want me to do a food challenge? A: Allergic reactions occur ...

A doctor can diagnose food allergies using a variety of tests, including skin prick tests, blood tests, and oral food challenges. Home test kits are also available, though they have several downsides ...

Because the 'scratch test' for allergies involves needles that prick multiple points along the skin's surface, it's a particularly high-stress examination for children -- and their understandably ...

Allergy tests can help identify the source of an allergic reaction. This is especially important if someone experiences severe or repeated allergic reactions. Allergic reactions have a variety of ...

April 17 (UPI) --German researchers have developed an allergy diagnostic test using nasal secretions instead of a blood test, a medical journal reported on Friday. Researchers at the Technical ...

Sorting out the cause of this type of problem can be very difficult - it's like looking for a needle in a haystack. It's unlikely you'll find the cause from an allergy test that just involves one ...

What Is a Skin Allergy Test? Skin testing is one way your doctor can find out what you're allergic to so you can avoid an allergic reaction. Skin testing works because when you have an allergy, your ...

BELLAIRE, Texas (KPRC) - One of the most popular way doctors get true allergy test results is by doing skin tests. They can be itchy and uncomfortable. You can also get results by drawing blood. But ...

Medicare Part B may cover some types of allergy tests if a person meets certain criteria. Allergy testing falls under the “clinical diagnostic laboratory tests” category for Medicare. To qualify for ...