May 2019 - McGovern Allergy And Asthma Clinic
Skin Test vs. Blood Test: Which Test is Better?

Skin Test vs. Blood Test: Which Test is Better?

Have you ever had a blood or skin test? It’s the peak of allergy season, and allergens are everywhere. This is the time of year when your symptoms worsen. They may even get so bad that you need to see a doctor. Allergy specialists use testing to determine the environmental factors or foods a patient is allergic to. Typically, allergists use a skin test or a blood test as their diagnostic procedure, leaving many patients wondering which type of testing is better. The short answer is each test has its own...

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