Dr Madhav Dawkore

🥜 Best Food Allergy Test: Which One Should You Choose? 🥛🍳 Do you experience hives, itching, swelling, vomiting, stomach symptoms, wheezing, or breathing difficulty after eating certain foods? Not every “food intolerance” test is reliable. The right test depends on your symptoms and medical history. ✅ For suspected immediate food allergy: • Detailed clinical history is most important • Skin Prick Test (SPT) can identify sensitization to specific foods • Specific IgE blood tests may be useful in selected cases • Oral Food Challenge under medical supervision is the most definitive test when the diagnosis remains uncertain ⚠️ Be careful with IgG food intolerance panels. IgG positivity generally indicates exposure/tolerance rather than a true food allergy and should not be used alone to diagnose food allergy. 👨‍⚕️ The best food allergy test is not necessarily the biggest panel—it is the test selected according to your symptoms and suspected foods. If you suspect a food allergy, consult an allergy specialist before eliminating multiple foods from your diet. 📍 Dr. Madhav Dawkore Allergy & Respiratory Specialist #FoodAllergy #AllergyTest #FoodAllergyTesting #SkinPrickTest #SpecificIgE Sep 1, 2026 Call now