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amaryl1ia · 03-10-2010, 02:36 PM

..can you tell me what lab performed the test, what it tested for, and about how much it cost?

With the exception of carrots, celery, and blueberries, Ruby has been on a rabbit and potato canned food prescribed by her dermatologist for almost 12 weeks with only the sliiiightest bit of improvement and she's even been on an antihistamine for over 2 months now.

I'm seriously considering asking for an allergy blood panel to be done even though her dermatologist said they are generally not very accurate (50:50) or reproducible. Before I ask her to do it anyway, can you offer any suggestions as to what type or which lab performed the tests for your babies, what the test included, and how much it cost?

I found Bio-Medical Services - Allergy Testing - Canine, Feline and Equine which seems to be a good option, but I want to make sure I get as much info as I can before persuading her dermatologist for one...on the other hand, if you agree with her that these tests are generally a waste of money, please also let me know.

Thank you!

03-10-2010, 02:36 PM	#1
amaryl1ia Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 14	For those of you who have had blood panels done for allergies... ..can you tell me what lab performed the test, what it tested for, and about how much it cost? With the exception of carrots, celery, and blueberries, Ruby has been on a rabbit and potato canned food prescribed by her dermatologist for almost 12 weeks with only the sliiiightest bit of improvement and she's even been on an antihistamine for over 2 months now. I'm seriously considering asking for an allergy blood panel to be done even though her dermatologist said they are generally not very accurate (50:50) or reproducible. Before I ask her to do it anyway, can you offer any suggestions as to what type or which lab performed the tests for your babies, what the test included, and how much it cost? I found Bio-Medical Services - Allergy Testing - Canine, Feline and Equine which seems to be a good option, but I want to make sure I get as much info as I can before persuading her dermatologist for one...on the other hand, if you agree with her that these tests are generally a waste of money, please also let me know. Thank you!