Drug Allergy Testing
What is Drug Allergy Testing? Drug allergy testing refers to methods used to evaluate whether a patient may be allergic to a medication. Depending on the drug and the reaction history, testing may include skin testing, blood work in selected cases, supervised challenge, or other specialist-guided approaches. This procedure helps to: What to expect after […]
Rhinomanometry
What is Rhinomanometry? Rhinomanometry is a test that measures airflow through the nose and resistance to breathing. It can help evaluate how blocked the nasal passages are and may be used when nasal obstruction needs more objective assessment. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Rhinomanometry? During the test, you will breathe through the […]
Peak Flow Testing
What is Peak Flow Testing? Peak flow testing measures how fast you can blow air out of your lungs. It is often used in asthma care to help monitor changes in breathing and identify worsening airflow limitation. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Peak Flow Testing? You will blow forcefully into a handheld […]
Basophil Activation Test
What is a Basophil Activation Test? A basophil activation test is a specialized laboratory test that examines how certain white blood cells respond when exposed to potential allergens. It may be used in selected complex allergy evaluations when additional information is needed. This procedure helps to: What to expect after a Basophil Activation Test? This […]
Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Test
What is a Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Test? A fractional exhaled nitric oxide test, often called FeNO testing, measures nitric oxide in the breath. This can help assess airway inflammation that is often associated with certain types of asthma. This procedure helps to: What to expect after a Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Test? The test […]
Environmental Allergy Testing
What is Environmental Allergy Testing? Environmental allergy testing is used to identify sensitivity to common airborne allergens such as pollen, dust mites, mold, and pet dander. Testing may be done with skin methods, blood tests, or both, depending on the clinical situation. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Environmental Allergy Testing? The testing […]
Component Testing
What is Component Testing? Component testing is a form of allergy blood testing that looks at individual proteins, or components, within an allergen source. It can provide more detailed information than standard allergy testing in selected situations, especially with certain food allergies. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Component Testing? Component testing is […]
Oral Food Challenge
What is an Oral Food Challenge? An oral food challenge is a supervised test in which a patient eats gradually increasing amounts of a specific food under close medical observation. It is used when the allergy history and test results are not clear enough to confirm whether a food allergy is truly present. This procedure […]
Sublingual Immunotherapy
What is Sublingual Immunotherapy? Sublingual immunotherapy is a treatment that uses tablets or drops placed under the tongue to help the immune system become less reactive to certain allergens. It is used for selected allergies as part of long-term allergy management. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Sublingual Immunotherapy? The first dose may […]
Patch Testing
What is Patch Testing? Patch testing is a method used to identify substances that may be causing delayed allergic skin reactions, such as contact dermatitis. Small amounts of suspected allergens are placed on the skin, usually on the back, and checked over several days. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Patch Testing? Adhesive […]