Allergy tests are available at St. Francis Sleep, Allergy & Lung Institute, the premier provider of allergy, respiratory, and sleep healthcare services for patients in Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Trinity, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, and the surrounding FL areas. Our staff of knowledgeable and experienced professionals is led by Dr. Frank Averill, a board-certified pulmonologist who completed a fellowship in allergy and immunology at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins University. With more than 20 years of experience in the research, diagnosis, and treatment of allergies, we proudly make available state-of-the-art allergy tests, personalized service, and emotional and spiritual support to patients throughout Pinellas County, Florida, and beyond.
In the United States, there are an estimated 50 million allergy sufferers for whom environmental triggers bring on inflammatory reactions. The first step in finding relief is identifying the source of the problem through one or more allergy tests. These allergy tests can pinpoint the specific irritant so that it can be avoided and an appropriate and effective treatment can be recommended.
The various types of allergy tests we offer include:
- Skin test – An area of skin on the forearm or back is lightly scratched or pricked to facilitate exposure, then an extract of one or more suspected allergens is applied and the skin’s reaction is evaluated. Redness and swelling at the test spot signal an allergic reaction.
- Patch test – Similar to a skin test, a patch test involves the application of a patch containing the suspected allergens. The patch is worn for a specified amount of time, after which the skin’s reaction is evaluated.
- Blood test – A blood sample is sent to a lab and screened for the allergen-specific antibodies of at least 10 common triggers, such as grass, weeds, mold, pet dander, and dust.
Contact St. Francis today to learn more about the allergy tests we offer, or to schedule an appointment for allergy testing. We treat patients from Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, St. Petersburg, Largo, Tarpon Springs, Dunedin, and the surrounding FL areas. In addition to allergy tests, we offer sleep tests, help with weight loss, and the services of a pulmonary specialist. At St. Francis, we are committed to providing the best care for all of your allergy and asthma, sleep, weight management, and pulmonary needs.