Hills Allergy and Specialists Clinic
Hills Allergy and Specialists Clinic
Skin prick tests is the primary method for the diagnosis of IgE mediated allergies. This is done in our clinic by experienced staff. The test is usually performed on the forearm as shown in the picture but is also performed on legs or occasionally on the back. The results of the test is available within 15 minutes. The skin prick tests will be interpreted by your specialist in conjunction with the your child’s history and physical examination.
It is important that your child avoids antihistamines for 3 days and any other medications which have antihistamine effect (please refer to table below for a list of medications). If not sure, call our clinic.
Medications which are antihistamines or have antihistamine activity and which may interfere with skin testing Download PDF
We have commercially available food allergen extracts, but there are times when we need to do skin prick tests to fresh food. If bringing fresh foods (fruits/vegetables/meats/seafood) – Please bring each food in a separate sealed bag.
Bloods tests for allergies are performed if the skin pricks are inconclusive (very uncommon) to determine food allergies, the patient has severe eczema or the patient is unable to stop antihistamines. This will be discussed during the consultation.
Skin prick testing
Skin prick results
We provide assessment and management of infants, children and adolescents with food, drug and insect allergies, eczema, delayed food/gut allergies and intolerances, Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and immunological conditions.
Your child will have the full assessment including skin prick tests (allergy tests) for food and/or aeroallergens (dust mites/pollen/mould/animals) on the same day. The doctor will discuss management of above conditions. You will be provided a copy of results, in addition to allergy/ anaphylaxis action plans/asthma action plans and scripts.
Food allergies are currently affecting around 10% of babies (1 in 10) and 4-8% of children in Australia. A food allergy is when the immune system reacts to a food (allergen). This is due to development of allergy antibodies (IgE) and is diagnosed based on history and a positive skin prick test or blood test to a particular food.
Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)
Food Protein Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP)
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Management of anaphylaxis
The Children’s Allergy and Specialists Clinic
Suite 106B, Q Central, 10 Norbrik Drive Norwest NSW 2153
(02) 7226 1451
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We are conveniently located across the road opposite Norwest Private Hospital
We are conveniently located across the road opposite Norwest Private Hospital
