ADC Allergy Patient Education
Skin Testing

An allergist uses skin testing to determine if a patient is allergic to airborne allergens, certain foods, insect venoms or sometimes medications. Allergy testing has been found to be more accurate than serologic (blood) testing. Skin testing has changed significantly over the years.

Multi-test II allergy skin tester picture in hand

Less painful and invasive methods are now available.  ADC allergists use the latest in testing, offering a more efficient and less painful way to test for allergies. Results are quickly obtained on the day of testing. Intradermal testing is sometimes offered, but our primary method is using the Multi-Test II device.
 
The Multi-Test II enables your doctor to perform 24 skin tests in 30 seconds. This method of testing is well tolerated by adults and children.  If you have any questions about skin testing, please contact our office at 512/901-4002 and ask to speak to one of our nurses.

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Instructions for Allergy Skin Testing at ADC (PDF form)


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Non-invasive allergy skin testing device in tray
Multi-Test II devices in the tray
Non-invasive allergy skin testing device applied to the skin
Multi-Test II device applied to the skin
Non-invasive allergy skin testing device with allergens
Multi-Test II with allergens
Non-invasive allergy skin testing results
Multi-Test II skin test results
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