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Allergy Testing Services in San Antonio | Austin | Schertz | Killeen | El Paso | Seguin | New Braunfels | Texas

Proper allergy testing is essential to protect yourself from sudden reactions. At Hillside Primary Care, led by Dr. Derin Patel, our best allergists and specialists offer complete allergy testing and personalized plans to help you avoid triggers. Our Allergy Testing Clinics located in Stone Oak, Southside, and North Star neighborhoods of San Antonio, as well as Castle Hills, New Braunfels, Schertz, Austin, Seguin, Killeen, Live Oak, Kyle, Kerrville, and El Paso, Texas, ensure convenient access to top-notch care.

Whether you’re dealing with seasonal allergies, skin allergies, food allergies, or other sensitivities, our comprehensive allergy tests and tailored treatment plans, including allergy shots, provide the protection and relief you need.

Call us today or schedule an appointment online for an allergy test in San Antonio, Texas and near your location, and take the first step towards managing your allergies effectively. Get your due allergy shots today!

What Is Allergy Testing?

Allergy testing uses various methods to detect overreactions from your immune system — the body’s natural defender against infectious diseases and viruses. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a usually-harmless substance like pollen, pet dander, or certain foods.

Types Of Allergy Tests Offered at Our Clinics in Texas

Skin Prick Test

A skin prick test involves placing a small amount of an allergen — the substance you may be allergic to — onto your skin, then puncturing it. If you react within 15-20 minutes, it’s safe to assume you’re allergic to the substance. Skin prick tests help our allergists in San Antonio to diagnose your allergies in a controlled environment.

These tests effectively detect allergies to mold, dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and certain types of food.

Intradermal Test

During an intradermal test, the allergists at our allergy testing centers in San Antonio, Texas inject a small amount of an allergen directly beneath the skin’s surface. If you’re allergic to the substance, your skin may appear red or inflamed within about 15 minutes.

Less common than skin prick testing, an intradermal test is ideal for detecting penicillin and venom allergies.

Blood Work

Blood tests identify increased immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody levels. Our allergist may recommend blood work if you’re not a good candidate for skin prick or intradermal tests.

After discussing your symptoms, the team can determine the appropriate allergy test for you.

Signs You Might Need Allergy Testing

There are many signs that you need allergy testing, including:

Red, watery eyes
Sneezing
Itching
Hives
Swollen tongue or throat
Skin rash
Runny nose
Vomiting

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergy symptom that can be life-threatening without emergency epinephrine. This reaction causes throat swelling, shortness of breath, and even unconsciousness.

What Allergies Require Testing?

Comprehensive testing is essential to detect the signs of any allergy. While you can be allergic to nearly any substance, the most common types are:

Seasonal allergies (pollen, mold, dust mites, etc.)
Latex
Foods (nuts, eggs, milk, soybeans, shellfish, etc.)
Pet dander
Contact dermatitis (skin rash)
Medications (penicillin, anticonvulsants, antibiotics)

Allergy testing helps you avoid triggers and develop a well-rounded treatment plan to protect yourself against adverse reactions.

Call Hillside Primary Care today or schedule an appointment online for allergy testing in San Antonio, and our other locations in Texas.