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What Tests Are Required For Identifying An Allergy?
Question: Hi doctor,
I guess I am allergic to something as I have sudden sneezes along with mucus in white color and this is not frequent like a running nose. The season here is rainy and fluctuates daily. I wanted to know what test to take to identify allergy for a number of parameters. I then had a total IGE test with a result of 593.5 IU/ML. I was not happy with this test as it did not show what I am allergic to. Could you specify the name of the test to be undertaken
I guess I am allergic to something as I have sudden sneezes along with mucus in white color and this is not frequent like a running nose. The season here is rainy and fluctuates daily. I wanted to know what test to take to identify allergy for a number of parameters. I then had a total IGE test with a result of 593.5 IU/ML. I was not happy with this test as it did not show what I am allergic to. Could you specify the name of the test to be undertaken
Brief Answer:
Get done detailed allergy test.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
To know the causative allergen in you, you should get done detailed allergy test.
You should meet allergist (allergy specialist) and get done prescription stating 'full/detailed allergy tests'.
In single blood sample, they will run tests for whole possible allergens.
Commonly tested allergens are
1. Food products
2. Animal danders
3. Chemicals
4. Dust, pollens
5. Insects etc.
This test will identify the causative allergen in you.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Get done detailed allergy test.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
To know the causative allergen in you, you should get done detailed allergy test.
You should meet allergist (allergy specialist) and get done prescription stating 'full/detailed allergy tests'.
In single blood sample, they will run tests for whole possible allergens.
Commonly tested allergens are
1. Food products
2. Animal danders
3. Chemicals
4. Dust, pollens
5. Insects etc.
This test will identify the causative allergen in you.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
I'm quite sure its something related to the air, is it useful if I know this through the test? Will it help in solving my allergy?
Brief Answer:
Yes, this test will mostly isolate the causative allergen.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, this test will mostly isolate the causative allergen.
If you are sure about air allergy then get done dust, pollens, animal danders and chemicals allergy testing.
No need for food allergy testing if you are sure.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Yes, this test will mostly isolate the causative allergen.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, this test will mostly isolate the causative allergen.
If you are sure about air allergy then get done dust, pollens, animal danders and chemicals allergy testing.
No need for food allergy testing if you are sure.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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