Allergies - Airborne

Diagnosis & Testing

Diagnosing and Testing for Allergies

You may know what causes certain of your allergic reactions, but there may be other allergies or sensitivities you have that you are unaware of.

Self Testing

Here's how you can catch a few of the hidden allergens you may be reacting to.

What tests are given to diagnose allergies?

Skin tests to analyze a response to various substances include: scratch, puncture, prick and intradermal. (False-positive or a false-negative skin tests are possible.) Other tests, including the RAST and other blood tests may be given to diagnose allergies. If you have asthma, you are also likely to have allergies.