Yes, most insurance plans cover allergy testing and immunotherapy. We will verify insurance benefits prior to testing.
MoreHow is the allergy test performed, and is it painful?
The testing is not painful. A tiny comb gently scratches or abrades the skin surface. After the test is performed, it takes about 15 minutes to develop. A positive test will appear as a raised, red bump on the skin, similar to a mosquito bite.
MoreHow long does the allergy testing take?
The testing takes approximately 30 minutes- 15 minutes to administer and 15 minutes to register the results- so you don’t have to wait long to learn the cause of your allergies.
MoreWho can be tested?
Adults and children over the age of 4 years can be tested for allergies. This is especially helpful for patients who suffer with asthma, allergic pneumonia, conjunctivitis (pink eye), undiagnosed cough, dermatitis (skin irritation), insect...
MoreWhich allergens will be tested for?
You will be tested for the 50 most geographically specific mold and airborne allergens in your area. We will test for products from dust mites, proteins from pet hair and dander, molds, trees, grass and weed pollens. The test does not detect food...
MoreWhat is immunotherapy?
Allergen immunotherapy is a form of treatment aimed at decreasing your sensitivity to substances called allergens. It involves introducing increasing amounts of an allergen to a patient over several months.
MoreHow long will I have to be on immunotherapy?
The course of immunotherapy varies by individual. The initial course of immunotherapy is one year, but full allergen immunity can take anywhere between two and five years.
MoreHow soon will I see results from immunotherapy?
Relief from allergies varies by individual, but the vast majority of patients see results within the first few months of immunotherapy.
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