Allergy symptoms are a reaction of your immune system to an irritant or an allergen. In response, your immune system releases immunoglobulin (IgE) antibodies to fight off the irritant or allergen. AIM Laboratories measures both the number of IgE antibodies in your blood as well as the patient’s response to specific allergens.
Blood testing and skin prick testing are the most common tests used today to determine the likely cause of allergy triggers. While a skin prick has traditionally been the more common test performed, there are clear benefits to ordering a blood test.