Allergy Blood Tests

An allergy occurs when your immune system reacts to a harmless substance as if it were a threat, causing symptoms like sneezing, itching, or more severe reactions. This substance, known as an allergen, can be something you eat, breathe in, inject, or touch. Common allergens include pollen, pet dander, bee venom, peanuts, and certain medications. When your body encounters an allergen, it releases chemicals like histamine, leading to allergic symptoms.

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening type of allergic reaction that can happen within seconds or minutes of exposure to an allergen.

Allergy testing helps identify specific allergens that trigger your reactions, allowing you to avoid those triggers and manage your symptoms more effectively. It also prepares you to handle severe reactions like anaphylaxis.