What is a skin prick test?

Skin prick tests provide important information about IgE-mediated allergies, which is one of the many data points that help us design a custom treatment plan for each patient.

Skin prick tests provide important information about IgE-mediated allergies, which is one of the many data points that help us design a custom treatment plan for each patient. This diagnostic tool utilizes a sharp prong to superficially break the skin and allow measurement of the histamine response to specific food allergens. Results are collected and given to parents at their On-Boarding visit. While this test provides useful data, it is only one aspect of the patient's complete allergic profile.