Just to add to this - we had this done recently for our 11 m.o. They did it on his back. He was quite fine while they did it, just sat very VERY still and looked intrigued by what was happening to his back. During the 15 minute wait for the reactions he became very unhappy and scratched his head - trying to get to his back, however he was back to his normal self very quickly afterwards. He didn't need any panadol or antihistamine. If they did put antihistamine on his back, I didn't actually notice it lol.
FYI he showed up positive for eggs, hazelnuts & cashews. We're going back in 6 months to re-test and also to test the remainder of the treenuts - and have been advised to avoid eggs & treenuts. They also advised us that a skinpr!ck test can't tell us the extent of the allergic reaction - it could be minor or major - gut, skin or anaphylactic reaction. Prior to the test he just tended to come out in hives, as well as itching with eczema & dermatographia. Since removing the offending foods from my diet, as well as changing his eczema routine, he has been notably less itchy which has been great!
Oh and the whole testing took 4 hours, but we were at RCH and I think timelines just operate differently at a hospital... the actual appointment times (with clinician before & afterwards) plus the testing was not that long, maybe about 30 mins elapsed time. Hardest thing was keeping him happy & entertained. I think he explored every square inch of that reception area!!
the younger the easier i found. DD1 has had it done 3 times. first around 11 months, no crying. 2nd around 2 years, no crying. 3rd at 3 years and she cried! LOL you will need a referral to a clinical immunologist. doesnt have to be specifically for children. thats what we did.
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