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Food Allergy


Diagnosis & Tests

How is the condition diagnosed?

Diagnosis of a food allergy begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may order other tests, including the following:

  • antibody titer tests to measure the level of IgE
  • double-blind food challenge, which tests the person's response to suspect foods
  • elimination diet, which removes the suspect food from the person's diet
  • skin tests

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