How Much Does an Allergy Test Cost
Allergy Test Cost
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An allergy is a medical condition in which one get sick due to the contact of foreign substance with the body in a form of food, touch or breath. Though it is not contagious and controllable.
To treat your allergy your allergist will have to examine you with several allergy tests.
Symptoms of allergies
- Running, itchy or sneezing nose
- Itchy or red eyes
- Swollen eyes, lips, cheeks or the swollen face
- Shortness of breath and cough
- Itchy, cracked or inflammatory skin
- Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, headache
Types of Allergy Test With Cost
Allergists prescribe allergy tests after closely determining one’s symptoms and conditions.
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Some decisive allergy tests:
1.Skin Tests
An allergen causes the allergic reaction in one’s body. Don’t take histamines for 3-5 days before your test appointment.
There are two main types of skin allergy tests:
a) Prick Skin Test
Liquid solution of suspected allergens is placed on the skin of the patient so, body can react with the allergen to give results.
It takes about 10-20 minutes for results.
Cost: $5 to $50(per allergen)
b) Intradermal Skin Test
In Intradermal skin test, the liquid of suspected allergens is injected under the skin layer.
It takes about 10-20 minutes but, this type of test is more irritating rather than a Prick test.
Cost: $8 to $70(per allergen)
2.Patch Tests
Patch tests are used to decide whether a specific substance is allergen for the skin of patient. If you are suspected of having dermatitis then your allergist would suggest you this type of test.
Cost: $5 to $50(per allergen)
3.Blood Tests
Blood tests are performed, if your allergist finds it useful. The test is performed when the body reacts with specific allergen so, IGE levels in the blood is analyzed.
Average cost of allergy blood tests varies from $200 to $1000 without insurance.
Cost: $10-$100(per allergen)
4.Spirometry Test
If your symptoms are pointing about Asthma then, you will have gone through spirometry test. It is a lung function test and it is called that Asthma often occurs who have allergies.
Cost: $90-$230
5.Food Challenge and Diet Test
In both tests, allergens are recognized by tests.
In food challenge test, specific suspected foods are given to determine type of food allergy. It is only performed in clinic.
In Diet test, your allergist would give you the list of food to avoid for some period of time to see if your health improves. And then a test.
Cost: $60 to $600
(*Costs vary according to location of clinic, type of tests and number of suspected allergens)
Skin Allergy Treatment
Treatment for the allergy depends on the type of allergy one is having. Majorly it includes:
- Keep distance from your allergens
- Medicines
- Immunotherapy etc.
What about allergy testing Kit?
No, don’t go for it. Some commercial testing kits may attract you but, it is safe to get such tests done under expert’s supervision.
Save the combo of money and health
- Take steps to limit the quantity of dust mites at home.
- Keep the home dry and clean.
- Take hygienic care of your pets and don’t let them enter your bedroom.
- Strictly avoid the food you’re allergic to.
- Ask your doctor/ allergen for the other specific precautions to follow.
You don’t need to panic, just stay cautious. Keep smiling…
