{"id":8683,"date":"2025-01-16T08:36:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T06:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8683"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:54:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:54:42","slug":"allergy-tests-to-identify-allergens-and-prepare-for-the-test-correctly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/allergy-tests-to-identify-allergens-and-prepare-for-the-test-correctly\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergy tests: how to identify an allergen and properly prepare for the test"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Why is it important to identify an allergen in time?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Allergies can manifest themselves in the form of a periodic runny nose, cough, itching or skin rashes. Often people cannot determine what exactly causes these symptoms. In such cases, allergy tests help - special diagnostic tests that reveal the sensitivity of the immune system to certain substances. This allows you to avoid contact with the allergen and choose the right treatment.<\/p>\n

What are allergy tests?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Allergy testing is a research method that allows you to detect hypersensitivity to household, food, pollen or drug allergens. They can be skin or laboratory. The most common are skin tests, which are carried out in the form of prick tests or scarifications.<\/p>\n

Types of allergy tests<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sample type<\/th>\nThe essence of the method<\/th>\nIndication<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Prick tests<\/td>\nApplying allergen drops and puncturing the skin<\/td>\nDetection of reactions to household, food and pollen allergens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scarification<\/td>\nSkin scratches with allergen<\/td>\nDiagnosis of allergies in children<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intradermal<\/td>\nIntroduction of allergen under the skin<\/td>\nSuspected drug allergy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application<\/td>\nAllergen patch on the back<\/td>\nContact dermatitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Laboratory<\/td>\nBlood test for specific IgE<\/td>\nAlternative when skin tests are not possible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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When are allergy tests needed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you notice seasonal or persistent symptoms: itchy eyes, skin, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, tearing, or problems after eating certain foods, allergy tests will help identify what exactly is causing these reactions.<\/p>\n

For example, a teenager may experience sneezing and an itchy nose every summer, while an adult man may develop a rash after eating strawberries. Allergy testing can help confirm the connection to a specific allergen.<\/p>\n

Preparing for allergy tests<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To obtain a reliable result, it is important:<\/p>\n