How do allergy tests work?

A skin test or a blood test may be used for allergy testing. A skin test involves softly scratching the skin's surface using an instrument to apply a suspected allergen. You are allergic if your skin becomes reddened, swollen, or itchy.In some circumstances, such as when a severe adverse reaction to a skin test is suspected, blood tests are employed. Your blood will be submitted to a lab for testing to see if you have antibodies to certain allergens.

How long does it take to get allergy test results?

Allergy skin testing is really quick. Any reactions, which usually happen within 20 minutes, will be watched. You may feel redness or swelling a few hours following the test in some situations. Because a blood sample must be submitted to a laboratory for analysis, blood tests take longer. As a result, the findings may take several days to arrive.

How long does allergy testing take?

The length of time it takes to do an allergy test is determined by the type of test. A skin test requires you to stay at the doctor's office while your reactions are evaluated. This usually takes between 20 and 40 minutes. Scratch tests, on the other hand, can be inconclusive at times, and your doctor may wish to conduct more testing. Drawing a blood sample takes only a few minutes if you are only doing a blood test.

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Allina Health Maplewood Clinic

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Allina Health Maplewood Clinic

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MinuteClinic® Inside Target, County Road 101, Minnetonka

MinuteClinic® Inside Target

MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids

MinuteClinic® at CVS®

MinuteClinic® Inside Target, 109th Ave Ne, Blaine

MinuteClinic® Inside Target

MinuteClinic® at CVS®, 108th Lane NE, Blaine

MinuteClinic® at CVS®

Health Partners Urgent Care

Health Partners Urgent Care

MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Eagan

MinuteClinic® at CVS®

Blaine Express Care

Blaine Express Care

MedExpress Urgent Care, Eden Prairie

MedExpress Urgent Care

Allina Health Urgent Care - Champlin

Allina Health Urgent Care - Champlin

North Memorial Urgency Center, Blaine

North Memorial Urgency Center

Park Nicollet Clinic, Maple Grove

Park Nicollet Clinic

Park Nicollet Urgent Care, Maple Grove

Park Nicollet Urgent Care

MinuteClinic® at CVS®, County Rd E, White Bear Lake

MinuteClinic® at CVS®

Park Nicollet Urgent Care, Champlin

Park Nicollet Urgent Care

Orthoquick

Orthoquick

North Memorial Urgent Care, Maple Grove

North Memorial Urgent Care

Mahtomedi Clinic

Mahtomedi Clinic

Hy-Vee Pharmacy

Hy-Vee Pharmacy

Northworks Occupational Health

Northworks Occupational Health

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