allergy testing

Allergy testing: sometimes the immune system over reacts to a particular substance (allergen), which produces an allergy. Broadly speaking allergens fall into three groups; inhalants (things you can breath in), contactants (substances which come into contact with your skin) and foods. Symptoms can include sneezing, difficulty in breathing, hay fever, itching and contact dermatitis. All can be caused by allergic reactions to substances which in the majority of people cause no symptoms at all. Allergy testing can involve either carrying out a simple blood test or skin testing where the patient is exposed to possible allergens. Common culprits include eggs, dairy products, peanuts, dust, pollen, shellfish, pet hair and chemicals. allergy testing consultation and services are available at this hospital.

allergy testing

As concerns about allergies rise, so too does the demand for comprehensive allergy testing. Involving either a simple blood test or skin test in which the patient is exposed to possible allergens, the cause of many symptoms can be established. Analysis, carried out within the pathology laboratory, involves the use of the PolyCheck system which provides fast and accurate diagnosis with results usually being available within 24 hours. The number of sessions required varies according to need and the nature and severity of the condition.

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