To ensure successful allergy treatment, an allergy test is the necessary first step. Our healthcare professionals are here to assist you throughout this process and guarantee a safe procedure so that your experience results in relief from symptoms. Through a comprehensive plan created with our providers, we can work together to give you the effective solutions you have been seeking.
Don't hesitate to contact us if you need allergy testing in Hollywood, FL.
Blood tests: blood tests are ideal for patients with sensitive skin who cannot tolerate skin tests. Blood allergy tests look for specific antibodies that are in your blood. We will simply draw a small amount of your blood and send it to the lab to look for allergy-related antibodies to complete this test.
Skin tests: skin tests for allergies are the quickest, easiest, and most affordable method — and are more reliable than blood tests. Skin allergy tests involve placing a small amount of a potential allergen on or beneath the skin to see if a reaction develops.
Our office in Hollywood, FL can test for a variety of environmental allergies, such as:
Additionally, other allergens tests for food and drugs are available if needed. Contact us today to learn more about the exact allergens that can be tested.
If you suffer from continual allergic symptoms, such as rashes or hives on your skin, sneezing, coughing fits, a runny nose, or congestion, our providers can help ascertain if allergy testing is the most advantageous treatment choice for you. If allergies are not found to be the issue, we will suggest an alternate solution to help with your discomfort.
When you come to our SFENTA office in Hollywood, FL for your skin allergy test here is the process that will take place:
Your back or arm – whichever site of the test was selected - will be meticulously cleansed. Tiny drops of potential allergens are then placed on your skin and gently pricked with a needle allowing each allergen to enter beneath the surface; we may even inject it directly into your skin.
After around 15 minutes, an evaluation will be carried out looking for any red/itchy areas which would signify a possible allergic reaction to that allergen.
The SFENTA office in Hollywood, FL is one of South Florida’s premier providers of allergy testing, and customized effective allergy treatments.
Allergy testing doesn't require any recovery time and can be completed quickly. Though there might be some slight discomfort such as redness or swelling at the site of injection, you'll have no issues partaking in your regular activities immediately after the procedure.
Your provider can determine which method is best for you, but the skin testing method is most used. Blood tests are generally performed on those who have sensitive skin and cannot tolerate the skin allergen test.
