Test For A Food Allergy. Common food allergens include but are not limited to peanuts tree nuts fish shellfish milk eggs wheat and soy. Allergy testing helps determine what substances are causing your allergy symptoms.
During this test your allergist will give you or your child small amounts of the food suspected of causing the allergy. Food sensitivity testing is performed by exposing your blood to different foods. During this test the allergist places a drop of solution containing the food allergen on your forearm or back.
For more information about food allergy diagnosis and testing.
For more information about food allergy diagnosis and testing. During this test the allergist places a drop of solution containing the food allergen on your forearm or back. The applicator has multiple points that expose your skin to various antigens. This is used to find which specific food or foods is causing the allergy.
