Injections under the skin fror allergy testing?

How is this done? Is it sterile needles. Do they come or should they come out sterile packaging? My allergist wants to do them but I have seem the needles all lined up on a tray already. This doesn't seem to sterile to me.

Injections under the skin fror allergy testing?
I believe that that was the way that it was done with me, but that was back in 1966. It would take too long to take each needle out and fill it up while you are waiting, so I am presuming that the nurse/receptionist does it in between each patient.
Reply:Yes they use a needle ready done wit the 'suspect' allergy.





It depends on what you are allergic to, to know if this is the best way of finding out.





I can advise using a kinesiologist as the method used is non invasive and in the hands of a properly trained practitioner is really good.





You can also try a vega machine but this depends very much on the therapists skill.





If it is food allergies the best way is not to eat it for four weeks and then try it. you will soon know if it is an allergy or not. if it is an intolerance then this won't tell you for maybe a day or two. As allergies are different to intolerance's
Reply:If you don't want to go the skin scratch route, then you can have a RAST test done. This is a blood test, the results are not immediate (as in the skin testing) but you will only have to deal with the needle they use to draw the blood.


With a scratch test, they will prick the skin with a needle that has a specified serum (dust, animal, pollens specific to your area).


All material should be clean and sterile. If for some reason you don't trust your doctor, then you should find another doctor. Allergy is a chronic condition. It cannot be cured, it can be controlled. This means you and your doctor are going to have a long term relationship, so you need to have a doctor that you can trust and that makes you comfortable.

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