Allergy skin testing series is performed in the office.
There are 3-5 sessions to complete series. Each series takes 20-30 minutes (2 sets of prick tests, 2 sets of intradermal tests, and foods).
Prick Testing is done on the patient's inner forearm. Intradermal testing is done on the back of the upper arms. Short sleeve shirts are recommended to wear.
All patients must discontinue their ANTIHISTAMINES before testing:
(short acting) 96 hours before testing:
Benadryl
Chlortrimeton
Tylenol / Advil P.M.
Sudafed
Diphenhydramine
Tavist
NyQuil
(Long acting) 1 week before testing:
Claritin
Clarinex
Allegra
Zyrtec
Xyzal
Patanol eye drops
Bepreve eye drops
Astelin nasal spray
Astepro nasal spray
Patanase nasal spray
Dymista nasal spray
Any patient taking Beta Blockers must notify staff before testing. Skin tests will not be performed.