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Diagnostic Tests for Food allergies

Diagnostic Test list for Food allergies:

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Food allergies includes:

  • Diet diary
  • Elimination diet - remove the suspect food and see if the allergy is avoided.
  • Skin challenge tests
  • Diet changes - chaging the diet can test whether a particular food is the cause.
  • Double-blind food challenge
  • Cytotoxicity testing - a controversial test of dubious value.
  • Subcutaneous provocative challenge - a controversial test of dubious value.
  • Immune complex assay - a controversial test of dubious value.
  • IgG subclass assay - a controversial test of dubious value.

Home Diagnostic Testing

These home medical tests may be relevant to Food allergies causes:

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