Allergy Risk Assessment in Chennai
Allergy Risk Assessment by Thyrocare
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How to get an Allergy Risk Assessment package in Chennai?
- Login to MFine.
- Select your location as Chennai.
- Choose your preferred lab partner.
- Choose your preferred slot for sample collection.
- A lab technician will be assigned 12 hours before sample collection.
- The lab technician will collect your sample from your doorstep.
- Your test reports will be available within the next 48 hours on MFine.
- Avail of the free online doctor consultation to review your test results.
Lab Infrastructure in Chennai
The healthcare system of Chennai has undergone widespread changes to serve the various disease model prevalent in the city. Technological advancements have encouraged the emergence of different health care and diagnostic centres across Chennai. They play a functional role in providing adequate information necessary for diagnosing and treating the disease.
Some of the common conditions in the city are dengue, cholera, aids, influenza, chickenpox, hepatitis, leprosy, and diphtheria. COVID-19 has also emerged as a source of primary concern across the healthcare sectors across the city.
The different laboratories and diagnostic centres have heavily invested in their infrastructure to provide accurate results with high efficacy. The private laboratories have introduced several innovative techniques, sensitive instruments, and standard operating procedures for providing adequate results. They act as diagnostic tools that are intended to provide accurate results.
Chennai has also witnessed the development of several government laboratories that conduct a wide array of investigations. They also provide validated diagnostic information at an economical rate suitable for the population. They support and guide the treatment and diagnosis of the prominent disease burden of Chennai. The predominant government laboratories prevalent in the city are the Drugs Testing Laboratory, State Public Health Laboratory, Chemical Testing, and Analytical Laboratory, Structural Health Monitoring Laboratory, etc.
What will the allergy risk assessment package cover?
Allergy risk assessments are done to understand and diagnose specific allergic conditions in individuals. Certain prominent allergic conditions are hay fever (allergic rhinitis), Allergic asthma, dermatitis, food allergies, penicillin allergy, etc.The other tests that are recommended along with the package are:
- Skin Prick Test: It is also known as a puncture or scratch test, that evaluates immediate allergic reactions resulting from approximately 50 different substances.
- The tests are prominently conducted to identify allergic reactions resulting from pollen, mould, dander, food, dust mites, etc.
- Skin injection test: the test involves a needle to extract a small amount of allergic extract. It is done to examine signs of allergic reactions.
- Patch Test: They don’t use needles, but incorporate patches that are exposed to various allergens. The patch test is used to detect delayed allergic reactions which may take several days to develop.
What preparation is required for the allergy risk assessment package?
Before recommending or conducting an allergy assessment test, the doctor must procure a detailed medical history of the patient. It must elaborate information about co-morbidities, signs and symptoms, family history (in case of allergies are common in the family), and exacerbations or hospitalizations related to allergic reactions. The patient is advised to stop taking antihistamines 3-7 days before the test. It is also important to disclose all ongoing medicines to the professional before the test. This would prevent the risks of any unforeseen adverse conditions.
What will happen to your test sample?
Your test sample will be sent to your preferred NABL-accredited labs in Chennai for analysis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I avail myself of an at-home sample collection in Chennai?
Yes, the sample collection for various tests can be done at home. MFine makes it easier with a single click, where you can book a slot for a test without going anywhere. Your test results will be delivered to your doorstep.
What is the cost of allergy risk assessment in Chennai?
The cost of pathological tests depends upon different laboratory infrastructures prevailing in the city. The average price range of an allergy risk assessment test in Chennai is Rs. 700 to Rs. 1000. However, the price may vary depending upon the classification of the test and the infrastructure of the designated laboratory respectively.
I stay in Delhi. Can I book an allergy risk assessment test for my sister staying in Chennai?
Yes, you can easily book an allergy risk assessment test for your relatives and old family members living in distant places with the help of the MFine app.
Is the lab technician coming for allergy risk assessment test sample collection vaccinated?
Yes. Our lab technicians are fully vaccinated. Further, they also ensure safety throughout by wearing a mask and using a sanitiser and gloves during sample collection.
How can I download my allergy risk assessment package results?
- Login to MFine.
- Go to your profile.
- Click Attachment and Reports.
- Click Lab Report and download the same.
Are there any discount offers running on the Allergy risk assessment test in Chennai?
You can avail of up to 50% discount on the Allergy Risk Assessment test through MFine. However, the discount and test price may vary based on lab partner and location .
Can I reschedule my appointment for sample collection?
Yes, you can reschedule your appointment for sample collection.
What does an allergy risk assessment test do?
The allergy test prominently measures the body’s response to specific allergens or triggering of different allergic reactions. In case of allergy, the immune system tends to overreact and produces specific antibodies (proteins) known as immunoglobulin E (IgE). The abrupt release of the chemicals tends to cause allergic reactions respectively.
What are the symptoms of an allergy risk assessment test?
In case of allergic reactions, one may develop allergic rhinitis when exposed to particular allergens like dust, pollen, pet dander, etc. The prominent symptoms indicating an allergy test are:
- Headache
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Nasal congestion, sneezing and running nose
- In certain cases, shortness of breath, wheezing and chronic cough are prevalent.
Why do you perform allergy risk assessment tests?
Healthcare providers may recommend allergy tests in case of the prevalence of specific allergic symptoms. An allergy test is also suggested in patients suffering from asthma. The test particularly identifies the particular allergens that tend to worsen the immune systems or aggravate the prevailing symptoms. One may also require an allergy test in case of severe allergic reactions, i.e anaphylaxis.
What are the potential risks while getting an allergy risk assessment test?
An anaphylactic reaction is regarded as the biggest potential risk associated with the allergy risk assessment tests. It is observed to be a rare type of reaction and is treated with associated drug-like epinephrine. In case of the emergence of other severe adverse events, the caregivers need to provide necessary emergency care at the earliest.
What do the results of an allergy risk assessment test mean?
Allergy test results may indicate the following:
Negative: It indicates that the patient is not allergic to a particular substance. It is rare to obtain false negative (incorrect) results in case of allergy test (i.e the test indicates the patient does not have an allergy when he does).
Positive: This indicates that a person is allergic to that substance. A false-positive result is possible, especially in the case of a blood (IgE) test. A false-positive result indicates the presence of allergy when it is not present.