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Allergy testing for children | Micro-blood collection from the fingertip

Many parents may be concerned about having their child undergo a blood test, even if they are worried about allergies.

At Ikejiri-Ohashi Sera Clinic,An allergy test that can be performed by simply drawing a small amount of blood from a fingertip.was introduced.

This test requires a smaller amount of blood compared to a standard blood draw from the arm, making it easier for children who dislike having their blood drawn to take the test.

The test is conducted after the consultation and medical interview by collecting a small amount of blood from the fingertip. The test results will be explained to you by a doctor at a later date.

It can be checked with a small blood sample from your fingertip.

using a special device to collect a small amount of blood from the fingertip to test for substances that cause allergiesspecific IgE antibodyI will look into it.

In a single test, foods, pollen, mites, house dust, animals, etc.,You can test for 45 different allergens all at once.

Even for children who are difficult to draw blood from the arm, this makes testing easier and serves as one of the options for identifying the causes of allergies.

*Please refer to the image for details on the test items (click image to enlarge)

Recommended for children like this

  • I have a persistent runny nose and sneezing, and I'm worried about allergies.
  • I am concerned about hay fever and dust mite/house dust allergies.
  • I have had symptoms appear after eating food
  • I have recurring eczema and hives.
  • I'm worried about allergies caused by pets and other everyday things.
  • I want to take an allergy test, but I am not good with regular blood draws.

After checking your symptoms and medical history, the doctor will guide you to the appropriate tests.

This allergy test is gentle on children.

When you want to find the cause of allergies, blood is generally drawn from the arm, but for small children, the blood draw itself can be a significant burden.

With the inspection introduced this time,By collecting just a small amount of blood from your fingertip, you can test for multiple allergens at once.

If you are concerned about your child's rhinitis symptoms, skin symptoms, or food allergies, please feel free to consult Ikejiri Ohashi Sera Clinic.

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