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FAQs
My Allergy Test - FAQsWhat are allergies?
Why is it important to know what I am allergic to?
What allergens are tested with MyAllergyTest?
Do I need to fast or collect my blood at a specific time of day?
What are allergies?An allergy is the result of a person’s overactive immune system reacting to usually harmless things. The substances that cause allergic reactions are known as allergens. Your body thinks the allergen is an invader and makes antibodies to attack it. People who have allergies have an antibody called Immunoglobulin E, or IgE. When allergens first contact the body of a person with allergies, allergen-specific IgE antibodies are produced. Each type of IgE has specific "radar" for one type of allergen only. That’s why some people are allergic to cats only (they have only the IgE antibodies specific to cat) and others seem to be allergic to everything.
When a person with allergies comes in contact with an allergen, his or her body will show symptoms of an allergic reaction such as swelling of tissues, sneezing, wheezing, coughing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, and other reactions.
A person with antibodies to a specific allergen is commonly referred to as being “allergic” to that allergen.
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Why is it important to know what I am allergic to?To help you better manage your allergy symptoms, you must first know what is causing your allergy. For instance, you don’t have to get rid of your cat if you are allergic to milk, and you don’t need to avoid pollens all year if you have a seasonal allergy to ragweed.
MyAllergyTest gives you more information. Once you know the specific allergens causing your symptoms, you can:
1. Avoid exposure to the allergens
2. Contact your physician to get specific medical treatment.
An accurate allergy test, such as MyAllergyTest, is an important part of allergy diagnosis when used together with advice from your Healthcare Provider.
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What allergens are tested with MyAllergyTest?Your blood sample will be tested for the following allergens: house dust mite, cat, Timothy grass, Bermuda grass, mountain cedar, short ragweed, alternaria (mold), milk, egg white, and wheat.
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Do I need to fast or collect my blood at a specific time of day?No. You do not need to fast, and you can test your blood any time of the day.
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