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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Spectrum Labs-Midlands Podiatry

9600 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 292239600 Two Notch Rd

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MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo

MinuteClinic® at CVS®

Open until 7:30 pm

Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
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Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
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1008 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 290631008 Lake Murray Blvd

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Spring Valley Family & Urgent Care

Open until 12:00 pm

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229 Longtown Rd, Las Vegas, SC 29229229 Longtown Rd

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MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Sunset Blvd, Lexington

MinuteClinic® at CVS®

Open until 7:30 pm

Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
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5608 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 290725608 Sunset Blvd

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Doctors Care, Northeast

Doctors Care

Open until 8:00 pm

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10040 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 2922310040 Two Notch Rd

2.0(5 reviews)

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Walmart, Supercenter

Walmart

Open until 8:00 pm

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10060 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 2922310060 Two Notch Rd

5.0(1 reviews)

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My family has used the Walmart Care Clinic several times. I always come away impressed with the amount of professionalism this facility presents and the level of care they offer. We will continue to use the Walmart Care Clinic due to its convenience. Thanks for offering great services and great prices for healthcare.

Veritas Urgent Care , Lexington

Veritas Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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247 Columbia Ave, Lexington, SC 29072247 Columbia Ave

4.88(1.3k reviews)

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They are very good at what they do. They are fast and attentive. They will always be my first choice.

MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Clemson Rd, Columbia

MinuteClinic® at CVS®

Open until 7:30 pm

Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
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Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
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121 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29223121 Clemson Rd

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LMC Urgent Care

Open until 10:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
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811 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072811 W Main St

2.0(6 reviews)

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They are also nice and friendly although disagree with your payment method as I am always sent to collections even though my extra bill I pay over 50.00 a month