faq

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I be tested if I have a skin condition or moles?
Can I be tested if I have a tattoo?
Can I stop taking allergy medications when I start drops?
Do the drops work on food allergies?
How does my provider measure the reaction?
How does sublingual immunotherapy work?
How long do I stay on SLIT?
How long will it take for results to develop?
How long will the reaction last after testing?
How much does testing cost?
How often do I need to be seen by my healthcare provider?
How often will I get retested?
How safe is sublingual immunotherapy?
If I am on shots, can I transition to drops?
Is sublingual immunotherapy treatment FDA approved?
Is there an age limit for testing and treatment?
Preparing Skin Test FAQs


What if I am extremely uncomfortable with reactions before 15 minutes are up?

If you have clearly positive reactions and are very uncomfortable, the technician will wipe the antigen off and read the results early.

Should we really test and treat young children?
What are the biggest advantages of SLIT?
What happens after the test?
What if I miss a dose of drops?
What if I take more than the regular dose?
What if my child gets a hold of the bottle and drinks it?
What if my pet chews up the bottle and swallows the drops?
What should I do, or not do, before my allergy test?
What should I expect during testing?
When should I start to see results and how long will they last?
Which allergies are covered by SLIT?
Why aren’t drops covered by insurance?
Will the tines penetrate my skin?