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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Einstein Primary Care, Mayfair

Einstein Primary Care

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Roxborough Urgent Care

LourdesCare at Cherry Hill

LourdesCare at Cherry Hill

Patient First Primary and Urgent Care, Springfield

Patient First Primary and Urgent Care

Cooper Primary Care, Runnemede

Cooper Primary Care

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FastCare inside Shop Rite

Patient First Primary and Urgent Care, Woodbury

Patient First Primary and Urgent Care

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MinuteClinic® at CVS®

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Einstein Primary Care

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Virtua Urgent Care

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Einstein Primary Care

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CHP Gencare Mobile Lab

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MinuteClinic® at CVS®

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Epic Urgent Care

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