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Food Allergy Testing
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Overview
Food allergy testing includes skin prick tests, blood tests for food-specific IgE, and sometimes component testing. Oral food challenges are the gold standard to confirm or rule out a food allergy when the diagnosis is unclear.
components
skin And Blood
- Skin prick and/or serum IgE to suspected foods
- Positive results suggest sensitization; may not always mean clinical allergy
- Component testing (e.g., peanut components) can help assess risk
oral Challenge
- Graduated feeding under supervision
- Used to confirm allergy or demonstrate tolerance
- Done when history and testing do not give a clear answer
interpretation
Results are combined with a detailed history. A negative test may allow an oral challenge to safely introduce or reintroduce a food.
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