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A Parent's Guide to Allergy Testing: What Can Be Tested?

As a parent, are you wondering what allergies can be tested for in your child? This parent-friendly guide explains the range of food, environmental, and medication allergens that can be accurately identified through modern testing methods at the LACK Allergy Clinic.

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Allergy Medications and Testing: When to Stop and Why

Certain allergy medications must be stopped before skin prick testing and food challenges to ensure accurate results. Learn which medications need to be paused, for how long, and why this preparation is essential.

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Understanding Allergy Test Results: A Parent's Guide

Allergy testing provides valuable information about potential triggers, but results must be interpreted carefully by specialists alongside your clinical history. Learn how different test results are measured and what they mean for diagnosis.

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Food Challenge Testing: Diagnosing Allergies with Precision

Food challenge testing is the most definitive way to diagnose or rule out food allergies. This supervised procedure involves gradually consuming increasing amounts of a suspected allergen under careful medical observation.

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Best Allergy Tests: Understanding the Options

Both skin prick testing and blood testing have their place in diagnosing allergies, with each offering distinct advantages in different situations. Learn when each test is most appropriate and why your allergist might recommend one or both

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Allergy Testing for Infants: What Parents Need to Know

Food allergies can develop very early in life, even in babies under 6 months. Early testing is safe, effective, and can provide crucial information to help manage your baby's symptoms and prevent complications

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Are Allergy Tests Painful? What to Expect

Many parents worry about whether allergy tests will hurt their child. Learn what to expect during skin prick testing and blood tests, how we ensure your child's comfort, and ways to help them feel at ease during their appointment.

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Understanding Allergy Testing and Procedures

A Parent's Guide to Allergy Testing: What Can Be Tested?

Allergy Medications and Testing: When to Stop and Why

Understanding Allergy Test Results: A Parent's Guide

Food Challenge Testing: Diagnosing Allergies with Precision

Best Allergy Tests: Understanding the Options

Allergy Testing for Infants: What Parents Need to Know

Are Allergy Tests Painful? What to Expect

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