Dr. Jose Medina-Bairan, Dr. Gabriel Medina-Smester, and Dr. Juan Guarderas at Maranatha Medical Plaza specializes in allergy testing in Valdosta, GA, to help you avoid allergic reactions. Our team of compassionate providers is dedicated to your family's wellness, and allergy testing is just one way we help you stay healthy.
Allergy Testing in Valdosta
Allergy testing is a safe way to determine what causes an allergic reaction in a patient. This helps you avoid allergens that cause a reaction or even trigger asthma attacks. If you are experiencing symptoms of allergies or have had a strong reaction to an insect bite or sting, you should be tested to identify your allergies. Read about how we test for allergies in Valdosta, GA, and contact us to make an appointment today.
Skin Tests
The most common allergy test we perform is a skin prick test. Your doctor will recommend this if your skin has reacted to metals, cleaning products, or cosmetics. With a small prick, we introduce a sample to the skin on your upper back and monitor the skin's response to the allergen for at least 20 minutes to look for contact dermatitis.
Patch tests use a small amount of an allergen stuck to the skin with an adhesive patch. A skin test like this includes a follow-up appointment 2 to 4 days later, allowing the doctor to record any delayed reactions.
Blood Test
Skin tests cannot identify all food or respiratory allergies, so your doctor may order a blood test. Blood tests are also used if the patient has a rash or skin condition that makes the results of skin testing difficult to read. Your blood will be drawn and sent to a lab for analysis. Blood tests can determine if a patient has allergies to pollen, mold, pet dander, insect bites, foods, and certain medications.
Challenge Test
Challenge tests are used to diagnose allergies to foods and some medications. Your doctor observes you inhaling or ingesting a small amount of the potential allergen and monitors your body's response, ready to intervene immediately if you need treatment.
Get Tested for Allergies
Visit Maranatha Medical Plaza now to be tested for allergies. Our physicians Dr. Jose Medina-Bairan, Dr. Gabriel Medina-Smester, and Dr. Juan Guarderas are here to develop a treatment plan for your allergies, and the first step is allergy testing. Contact us for an appointment in Valdosta, GA, at (229) 247-1667.