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Allergy blood test (IgE)

Also known as: RAST test, allergy screen, allergen-specific IgE antibody testing
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To screen for allergies, to identify particular allergens

When to get tested?
When you have symptoms such as a rash, dermatitis, rhinitis (nasal congestion), red itchy eyes or asthma that your doctor suspects may be caused by an allergy

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm



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