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It emphasizes safety, noting that small allergen amounts are applied and severe reactions are rare while the allergist monitors during testing. It also provides preparation guidance, including when to stop antihistamines and certain anti-reflux medications, what not to stop (steroid and non-allergy medications), and recommended clothing to allow access to the back and arms.",{"@graph":63,"@context":112},[64,80,95],{"@type":65,"itemListElement":66},"BreadcrumbList",[67,71,74,77],{"item":68,"name":69,"@type":70,"position":9},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":72,"name":10,"@type":70,"position":73},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/",2,{"item":75,"name":36,"@type":70,"position":76},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/forms/",3,{"item":78,"name":59,"@type":70,"position":79},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/skin-testing-procedure-patient-info/563821/",4,{"url":78,"name":59,"@type":81,"author":82,"headline":59,"publisher":85,"fileFormat":88,"inLanguage":57,"description":61,"dateModified":89,"datePublished":89,"encodingFormat":88,"isAccessibleForFree":90,"interactionStatistic":91},"DigitalDocument",{"name":83,"@type":84},"Aldword","Person",{"url":68,"name":86,"@type":87},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-12",true,{"@type":92,"interactionType":93,"userInteractionCount":4},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":94},"ViewAction",{"@type":96,"mainEntity":97},"FAQPage",[98,104,108],{"name":99,"@type":100,"acceptedAnswer":101},"What allergens can skin testing identify?","Question",{"text":102,"@type":103},"Skin testing helps determine if you are allergic to environmental allergens, latex, foods, insect stings, or certain drugs.","Answer",{"name":105,"@type":100,"acceptedAnswer":106},"How does the test work, and how is a positive reaction measured?",{"text":107,"@type":103},"A prick/percutaneous/scratch test uses a tiny drop of allergen on the skin, while an intradermal test injects allergen just below the skin surface. If allergic, you may develop a raised, red, itchy bump, and the nurse measures it about 15 minutes after pricking.",{"name":109,"@type":100,"acceptedAnswer":110},"Which medications should be stopped before skin testing?",{"text":111,"@type":103},"Stop antihistamines for 3–10 days before the test as listed in the medication chart, and stop certain anti-reflux medications 24 hours before testing. Call the office if unsure which medications to hold or continue.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":78,"og:type":114,"og:title":59,"og:site_name":86,"og:description":61},"article",{"robots":116,"canonical":78},"index,follow",{"doc_id":118,"site_id":56},563821,1791838729,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":121},{"doc_id":118,"user_id":122,"nickname":83,"user_avatar":123,"doc_module":9,"category_id":35,"category_name":36,"doc_title":59,"doc_description":61,"doc_content":124,"file_id":125,"file_url":126,"file_type":127,"file_size":128,"view_count":4,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":9,"is_downloadable":9,"audit_status":9,"page_count":73,"language":129,"language_code":57,"site_id":56,"html_lang":57,"table_of_contents":130,"faqs":131,"seo_title":132,"seo_description":61,"update_tm":119,"read_time":9},2336478940917,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_6f874abed73319feea01a86fa6f0fab8","SKIN TESTING PROCEDURE  \nWhat is skin testing?  \nSkin testing determines if you are allergic to environmental allergens, latex, foods, insect stings, or certain drugs.  \nThere are two types of skin tests:  \n• Prick/percutaneous/scratch test: A tiny drop of a possible allergen—something to which you are allergic— is pricked or scratched on the skin of the back (usually for young children) or forearms. This is the more commonly performed test.  \n• Intradermal test: Using a small, thin needle, a small amount of the allergen is injected just below the skin surface.  \nIf you are allergic to one of the substances tested, you'll develop a raised, red, itchy bump (wheal) that may look like a mosquito bite. The nurse measures the bump's size about 15 minutes after the skin is pricked.  \nIs testing safe?  \nTiny amounts of allergens are tested on your skin, so skin testing is safe. The allergist will watch for any severe allergic reaction during the test, but it rarely happens.  \nSkin testing may be deferred in pregnant women at the allergist's discretion.  \nCertain psychiatric medications can also interfere with skin test results. Do NOT stop these medications without first discussing this decision with your allergist. The allergist can help the patient decide if an alternative method of allergy testing should be considered.  \nHow do I prepare for the test?  \n• Your skin must be clear of rashes before testing. Please call us to reschedule testing if needed.  \n• Stop antihistamines for 3-10 days before the test (see chart below for details) . Please call our office if you have questions about which medications should be held or which may be continued.  \n• Do NOT stop steroid medications, such as asthma medications, inhalers, nasal steroid sprays, oral steroids (prednisone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone), or topical steroids.  \n• Do NOT stop other non-allergy medications.  \n• May continue oral medications such as:  \no Dextromethorphan (Delsym)  \no Guaifenesin (Mucinex)  \no Montelukast (Singulair)  \no Phenylephrine, Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)  \no Certain reflux medications such as esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid), or omeprazole (Prilosec) . See the chart below for specific reflux medications to temporarily hold before skin testing.  \nWhat do I wear on the day of the appointment?  \n• Avoid one-piece outfits, so arms or back may be accessed. Consider wearing short-sleeved or sleeveless tops.  \n• Please keep your arms/back as clean and clear as possible.  \n\n| WHEN TO STOP MEDICATION BEFORE TEST |  | NAME OF MEDICATION\u003Cbr>|\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\n| 10 days | Oral antihistamines\u003Cbr>• Cyproheptadine (Periactin)\u003Cbr>• Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril) |\n| --- | --- |\n| 3-7 days | Nasal spray and/or eye drop antihistamines\u003Cbr>• Azelastine (Astelin, Astepro, Dymista)\u003Cbr>• Olopatadine (Pataday, Patanase, Patanol)\u003Cbr>Oral antihistamines (can be in cold/flu/sleep medications)\u003Cbr>• Acrivastine (Semprex-D)\u003Cbr>• Brompheniramine (in combination products)\u003Cbr>• Carbinoxamine (Dimetapp, Palgic, Rondec)\u003Cbr>• Cetirizine (Zyrtec, Wal-Zyr, Allertec)\u003Cbr>• Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimetron, Triaminic)\u003Cbr>• Clemastine (Tavist)\u003Cbr>• Desloratadine (Clarinex)\u003Cbr>• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Nyquil, may end in-PM)\u003Cbr>• Fexofenadine (Allegra, Allerfex)\u003Cbr>• Levocetirizine (Xyzal)\u003Cbr>• Loratadine (Alavert, Allerclear, Claritin)\u003Cbr>Motion sickness pills:\u003Cbr>• Cyclizine (Marezine, Nausicalm,Valoid)\u003Cbr>• Meclizine (Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine)\u003Cbr> Anti-nausea pills: Promethazine (Phenergan)  |\n| 24 hours | Certain anti-reflux medications (which are antihistamines)\u003Cbr>• Cimetidine (Tagamet)\u003Cbr>• Famotidine (Pepcid) |\n\nPLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS","cbCaiqYUmQ6rIb6o","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqYUmQ6rIb6o","pdf",93010,"English","# Skin Testing Procedure\n## What Is Skin Testing?\n## Is Testing Safe?\n## How to Prepare for the Test?\n## What to Wear on the Day of the Appointment?\n## When to Stop Medication Before Test","[{\"question\":\"What allergens can skin testing identify?\",\"answer\":\"Skin testing helps determine if you are allergic to environmental allergens, latex, foods, insect stings, or certain drugs.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the test work, and how is a positive reaction measured?\",\"answer\":\"A prick/percutaneous/scratch test uses a tiny drop of allergen on the skin, while an intradermal test injects allergen just below the skin surface. If allergic, you may develop a raised, red, itchy bump, and the nurse measures it about 15 minutes after pricking.\"},{\"question\":\"Which medications should be stopped before skin testing?\",\"answer\":\"Stop antihistamines for 3–10 days before the test as listed in the medication chart, and stop certain anti-reflux medications 24 hours before testing. Call the office if unsure which medications to hold or continue.\"}]","Skin Testing Procedure - Patient Info | PDF"]