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If
you are allergic, you are reacting to a particular substance.
Any substance that can trigger an allergic reaction
is called an allergen. To determine which specific substances
are triggering your allergies, you can collect a tiny
sample of your blood at home and obtain results by mailing
the sample to an allergy testing laboratory. Allergy
tests are designed to gather the most specific information
possible so you can determine what you are allergic
to. Adults and children of any age who have symptoms
that suggest they have an allergic disease. Allergy
symptoms can include: Respiratory symptoms: itchy eyes,
nose, or throat; nasal congestion, runny nose, watery
eyes, chest congestion or wheezing, Skin symptoms: hives,
generalized itchiness or atopic dermatitis.
Generally, inhaled allergens such as dust mites, tree,
grass or weed pollens will produce respiratory symptoms
and ingested (food) allergies will produce skin and/or
gastrointestinal symptoms or anaphylaxis but both types
of allergens (ingested and inhaled) can produce the
spectrum of allergy symptoms. To help you manage your
allergy symptoms most effectively, you must first determine
what is causing your allergy. For instance, you don't
have to get rid of your cat if you are allergic to dust
mites but not cats. The Allergy test provide concrete
specific information about what you are and are not
allergic to. Once you have identified the specific allergen(s)
causing your symptoms, you and your physician can develop
a treatment plan aimed at controlling or eliminating
your allergy symptoms. With your allergy symptoms under
control you should see a considerable improvement in
the quality of your life. Improved sleep quality because
of less congestion, days without constant sneezing and
blowing your nose, improved ability to exercise, and
better control of your a topic dermatitis (eczema) are
some of improvements you may gain from the Allergy test.
You know that one or more allergens is causing your
allergic reaction - itching, swelling, sneezing, wheezing,
and other symptoms. All of these allergens are typically
made up of proteins. The Allergy test find which of
these proteins you may be reacting to.
Home Allergy Sample Collection: The MyAllergyTest Kit
contains all you need to collect and mail your blood
sample to the Testing Laboratory. Read all directions
carefully and set aside a time period before eating
or several hours after eating. Collect a small blood
sample using the blood Collection tube enclosed in the
Blood Collection Kit. Label your Sample as instructed,
and mail it using the bubble wrap envelope also in the
Kit. You may receive your confidential allergy results
by mail or online. Provide these results to your physician
for further advice about specific treatment.
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