Allergy Testing

    IAFA® is assuring services for a wide range of Allergies confirming modern tests. We are serving our followers with the most accurate results through advanced levels of testing. We are proud to offer full service of collaborated highly-specialized laboratories in the field of allergy testing in India. We also offer a variety of specialized tests which allow us to further understand and evaluate your disease. All measures including blood tests and scanning procedures can be performed through IAFA® services.

    ALLERGY TESTS INCLUDE

    Scratch test (also known as a puncture or prick test)

    Scratch test (also known as a puncture or prick test)

    A variety of skin tests are performed initially to find out various allergic conditions. The Scratch test also known as prick test is performed by making plenty of scratches on the skin to allow the specific antigen to enter and indicate the result. The presence of small, itching and raised areaindicate the sensitivity to that particular antigen.

    Intradermal test

    Intradermal test

    A small amount of specific antigen is injected under the skin on the arm with the help of hypodermic syringe. This test is performed as a further test to confirm a suspected allergen.

    Patch test

    Patch test

    Another allergy testing method is to apply an allergen through a patch made over the skin. The patch test is considered to be easiest form of allergy skin tests.

    Skin Scrape test

    Skin Scrape test

    The allergy tests also include Skin scrape test which is similar to the scrape test. A specified immuno-response is observed in the form of rashes, urticaria or swelling. In certain cases it may show anaphylaxis. All these responses are considered to be the hypersensitivity towards that particular allergen. We assure you the most accurate allergy test results through our partners for understanding the nature of your condition deeply.

    OTHER TESTS INCLUDE

    • Spirometry Testing – a test to determine lung capacity
    • Full Pulmonary Function Testing – reserved for patients with more severe asthma or COPD; measures lung capacity and functions
    • Rhinolaryngoscopy – a direct visualization of the nasal passages and voice box
    • Nasal Endoscopy – a direct visualization used to fully evaluate the nasal passages and assess prior sinus surgery

    SPECIALTY TESTS INCLUDE

    • Food Intolerance Test: The blood tests performed to identify the allergy towards any kind of food is called as food intolerance test.
    • Allergy Comprehensive Profile: The Allergy Comprehensive Profile test evaluates the presence of allergy related antibody named as IgE or Immunoglobulin E. The presence of higher IgE indicates the sign of an allergy.
    • Allergy Screening: The allergy screening is a rapid method of multi-allergen detection test for identifying the nature Immunoglobin antibodies in the serum. The test gives a wide-spectrum understanding of allergies in an individual.
    • Allergy Phadiatop: The Phadiatop test is an allergy screening method with high sensitivity and specificity for allergy due to inhalation of various materials or substances or microbes. The method uses an ImmunoCAP with a balanced combination mixture of allergens, including weeds or animal substances or molds or any particular allergy causing substances.

    Clinic Hours & Closures

    Hours are generally 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and we are closed for lunch from 01:00 pm to 2:00 pm daily. Each clinic has varying days of operation and Allergy Hours, so please speak to the specific clinic staff for exact hours at that location.

    In the event of inclement weather, please check our Blogs for clinic closures and updates.

    In general, urgent and sick visits can be scheduled the same day.

    HOLIDAY CLOSURES

    In observance of several holidays, Institute of Applied Food Allergy® will be closed the following days (*please confirm with specific clinic on Holiday hours):

    HOLIDAY
    Holi Festival
    Diwali Festival
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