Allergy Testing

Allergy Testing Services Offered in Riverview, FL

Allergies can cause a variety of symptoms that can disrupt your daily life, causing you to feel miserable and out of sorts. At Precision Allergy Asthma and Immunology Care in Riverview, Florida, Rajivi Rucker, MD, MPH, and Craig Kalik, MD, offer no-needle skin testing and individualized treatment plans to people struggling with allergies. Your specific plan alleviates your symptoms and allows you to get back to your daily routine. Call the office to schedule your next round of allergy testing or request an appointment online today. 

Allergy Testing

Allergy Testing FAQ's



Are there different kinds of allergies?

There are several different kinds of allergies. Food allergies are caused by the body’s inability to utilize certain foods properly. Common food allergens include:

  • Peanuts
  • Gluten
  • Strawberries
  • Lactose intolerance

Upper respiratory allergies affect the nasal passages, sinuses, throat, and lungs. Hay fever and asthma often result from exposure to airborne allergens. Symptoms of most allergic reactions involve:

  • Coughing
  • Sneezing
  • Runny nose/watery eyes
  • Sore throat
  • Chest congestion
  • Hives/rash

How are allergies diagnosed?


Precision Allergy Asthma and Immunology Care diagnoses allergies using no-needle skin testing, including patch tests and scratch tests. Patch tests can detect delayed contact dermatitis allergic reactions.


During a patch test, a nurse places patches on your skin covered in various allergen extracts. After 48 hours, you return to Precision Allergy Asthma and Immunology Care to see whether any of the patch allergens have caused irritation. If so, you’re likely allergic to that substance.


During a scratch test, a nurse scratches the skin’s surface and applies a small amount of the allergen to the area. If the scratch becomes red, inflamed, and begins to itch, you are most likely allergic to that particular substance. These tests usually take about 20 minutes, and your Precision Allergy Asthma and Immunology Care provider can interpret them that same day.


Is immunotherapy effective at reducing the symptoms of allergies?


Immunotherapy involves the use of regular injections that deliver small amounts of allergens into your bloodstream. This allows your body to make the antibodies it needs to reduce the allergic reaction you experience each time you are exposed to the substance.


The serum is made from minute amounts of the allergen and is injected once a week. After you reach a maintenance dose, you’ll only receive the shots every two weeks. This process continues for several months. For people with severe allergies, immunotherapy may last several years.


If you think you’re experiencing allergies or want to find out what you’re allergic to, get in touch with Precision Allergy Asthma and Immunology Care by phone or request an appointment online today.