US Medical Term · tests
Allergy Testing
Pruebas de alergia
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Allergy Testing |
| Spanish (Español) | Pruebas de alergia |
| Chinese (中文) | 過敏測試 |
| Korean (한국어) | 알레르기 검사 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Xét nghiệm dị ứng |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Allergy Testing |
| Portuguese (Português) | Teste de alergia |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การทดสอบภูมิแพ้ |
| Japanese (日本語) | アレルギー検査 |
What it means
Allergy testing identifies which substances trigger an allergic reaction in your body. The two most common methods are skin-prick testing and blood testing. In a skin-prick test, a healthcare provider places tiny drops of common allergens (pollens, dust mites, pet dander, foods) on your forearm or back, then lightly pricks the skin through each drop. A raised, red bump (wheal) at a site within 15–20 minutes indicates an allergy. Blood tests (like RAST or ImmunoCAP) measure IgE antibodies specific to each allergen. Allergy testing guides treatment decisions such as avoidance strategies, antihistamine prescriptions, or allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots).
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My doctor wants me to get allergy testing — should I stop my antihistamines before the appointment?
Mi médico quiere que me haga pruebas de alergia — ¿debo dejar los antihistamínicos antes de la cita?
Is the skin-prick allergy test painful or just uncomfortable?
¿La prueba de alergia con punción cutánea es dolorosa o solo incómoda?
My allergy test shows I am sensitive to dust mites — what can I do at home to reduce my exposure?
Mi prueba de alergia muestra que soy sensible a los ácaros del polvo — ¿qué puedo hacer en casa para reducir la exposición?
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Last reviewed: September 2026