Allergy Testing: 1 Prick, 59 Allergens
Fast, Accurate & Affordable Allergy Testing in Singapore
Constant sneezing, skin irritation or unexplained food reactions can disrupt your daily life. Stop guessing and starting testing and treating.
Our comprehensive allergy panel pinpoints your exact triggers so you can manage your health effectively. We provide a comfortable, safe and professional environment for patients of all ages. Book your allergy test with Angsana Medical and take the first step towards relief.
What Are Allergies?
An allergy occurs when your immune system reacts excessively to normally harmless substances – known as allergens – such as dust, pollen, food, or pet dander. For most people, these substances cause no issues. However, if you are allergic, your immune system misidentifies them as threats. This triggers a reaction ranging from slight discomfort to serious conditions like asthma and anaphylaxis.
Common allergy symptoms include:
– Sneezing, itchy eyes, or a runny nose (allergic rhinitis or allergic conjunctivitis)
– Skin rashes, hives, or swelling of the lips, face, or eyes
– Coughing, wheezing, or breathing difficulties
Why Treating Allergies is Vital for Your Quality of Life
Treating allergies is about more than just managing occasional sneezes; it is essential for protecting your long-term health and daily productivity. Unmanaged conditions like Allergic Rhinitis often lead to chronic fatigue, poor sleep quality, and reduced cognitive focus, making work or school significantly harder to manage. Similarly, Allergic Conjunctivitis can cause persistent eye irritation and sensitivity that hampers screen time and visual comfort. Beyond daily discomfort, untreated food allergies carry a heavy mental burden, causing constant anxiety regarding meals and social gatherings due to the risk of severe reactions. By identifying and treating these triggers early, you not only prevent dangerous complications but also reclaim your energy, mental clarity and social freedom.
Our Simple Solution: A Single Blood Draw for 59 Tests
We specialise in blood allergy testing, which identifies the levels of IgE antibodies your body produces when exposed to specific allergens. This method requires only a simple blood draw analysed in a laboratory.
– Convenient: No fasting or medication interruption is required
– Safe for all ages: Suitable for children and adults
– Zero risk of reaction: Unlike skin tests, a blood draw will not trigger an allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis) during the test itself
– Skin-friendly: Ideal for patients with eczema or widespread dermatitis, where skin pricks are difficult to interpret or perform
– Efficient: A single blood sample can test for multiple allergens and components simultaneously
– Comfortable: A gentler choice for children or those uneasy about the multiple needle pricks involved in skin prick testing
– Not suitable for skin conditions: Cannot be performed on patients with severe eczema or hives
– Medication interference: You must stop antihistamines for days before the test
– Safety risk: There is a risk of triggering a serious systemic reaction
– Limited scope: Primarily detects immediate reactions (pollen, dust) but misses delayed reactions
– Discomfort: Involves multiple pricks, which can be distressing and painful
– Time-Consuming: Patches must stay on for 48 hours, with results read only after 72–96 hours
– Inconvenient: You cannot bathe, sweat, or exercise vigorously while the patches are on
– Discomfort: Can cause significant itching and redness at the patch site
– Limited Scope: Only useful for skin contact allergies, not for food or respiratory allergies
