An ImmunoCAP blood test in addition to case history is a valuable tool in making a clear and correct differentiation between those patients that have symptoms related to allergies and those who do not. The differentiation between allergy or not is a prerequisite for giving optimal patient management and guides decision on whether a medication (antihistamindesan or antibiotics) or avoidance advice should be prescribed or not. Consequently, patient well-being can be improved. Typical situations where a blood test can be of high value may include:
- patients with persistent and/or recurrent symptoms
- patients not responding to treatment
- patients telling about anaphylactic like symptoms