The best way to prevent allergies is to avoid exposure to allergens. But, what allergens? Most people do not precisely know the cause of allergies. Furthermore, they are unsure what is causing allergic reactions, as there are so many possible allergens around. It is precisely where allergy testing can help. We offer a RAST (Radio-allergo-sorbent test) blood test at our Hisential Clinics, which detects specific Ig E antibodies in your blood that reveals your potential allergy. This test is most suited for patients who aren’t sure what is triggering an allergic reaction or when there are likely multiple allergies. In some scenario’s our doctors may advise to undergo a skin prick test to confirm the allergy.

Benefits of a RAST test:
⦁ Allergy medications does not interfere with the test’s accuracy.
⦁ Requires small amounts of blood for testing.
⦁ Fast turnaround times.
⦁ No risk of allergic reactions.
⦁ Does not worsen existing skin related allergies.
⦁ Aids in identifying potential allergens where its exposure can be eliminated or reduced.

Hisential Allergy Testing Packages

⦁ Comprehensive Allergy Screen
⦁ Seafood Allergy Screen
⦁ Nut Allergy Screen
⦁ Animal & Insect Allergy Screen
⦁ Eczema Allergy Screen
⦁ Inhalant Allergy Screen
⦁ Children’s Allergy Screen

We also offer single allergen test and customised allergy testing panels.

There are two common ways to treat allergies. The most common way is to prescribe medications that counter the effect of various biologically active substances secreted by immune cells in response to allergen exposure like histamine and even cytokines. Thus, doctors often use anti-histamine drugs or, in more severe cases, even corticosteroids.

Drug therapy can provide quick relief from allergies. But the problem with drug therapy is that it does not treat the root cause. It means that those medications only work to provide temporary relief. One feels well as long as one is taking those medications.

However, there are now immune or desensitization therapies available at the specialized clinics. They retrain the immune system by exposing the body to lower dosages of allergens till the body starts responding normally to those allergens.