Allergy Testing

Allergy Testing Instructions

1. Due to the limited space in our allergy testing room, we ask that you come alone in the back. If you require medical or translation needs then someone may accompany you.
2. Please wear short sleeves.
3. No Antihistamines or Aspirin for 5-7 days preceding the test.

If you have any questions, please call the office 703-313-7700.

Drugs that Interfere with Allergy Testing

• MAO Inhibitors.  Must be off for 5-7 days prior to testing and then possibly off Permanently. A patient cannot be given adrenaline while on MAO Inhibitors it      will provoke hypertensive crisis.
• Check with your Primary Physician before stopping any medications.

• Antihistamine/Decongestant.  Must be off 5-7 days prior to testing.

 This list is not all inclusive.  Please call if you have any questions on Medications.

Please refrain from taking all cold medications, nose drops and sprays, cough medications, cough drops and other antihistamines of any form.

• H2 Antagonists – Anti-Nausea Medications. Should be off  5-7 days prior to  test.
• Beta Blockers – must be off  5-7 days prior to testing. Optic Blockers  - for Glaucoma.

• Trycyclic Antidepressants – Should be off 3-6 weeks prior to skin testing and then may continue after testing.

            Check with your Prescribing Physician before stopping any medication.

• Anti-Inflammatory Drugs- Must be off 5-7 days prior to skin testing and then may continue for immunotherapy.

• Homeopathic Drugs- Must be off for 5-7 days prior to testing.
• Green Tea
• Herbal Teas
  
• Dietary Supplements
• Vitamins
  
• Herbal Pills                                                      

 Do Not   take your allergy shot 2 weeks prior to testing.
 Do Not   take your allergy drops for 1 week prior to the testing.

Any questions regarding your medications please contact your Primary Care Physician