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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT DURING YOUR VISIT?
 

At the forefront of allergy and immunology care in New York, Dr. Robert Tamayev is committed to understanding your unique health situation. Once Dr. Tamayev listens carefully to your symptoms, he will determine the type of allergy testing—food, environmental, or both—that's most appropriate for you. Our clinic specializes in non-invasive skin prick tests, which are performed on the forearms for adults and on the back for babies and toddlers. This straightforward procedure involves the application of liquid drops via a plastic pin—without any need for blood draws.

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Within 15 minutes, you'll have your results and a personalized treatment plan will be outlined to address your specific allergy conditions. Depending on your case, further tests may be carried out, including intradermal testing, patch testing, or a CT scan of your sinuses.


WHAT IS A SKIN TEST?
 

Many patients wonder about the process involved in a skin allergy test. At Dr. Tamayev streamlines the process to be simple and efficient. Upon your arrival, Dr. Tamayev will conduct a detailed discussion about your symptoms to determine potential allergies. Following this, a skin prick test is performed on your forearms.

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Our skin prick tests utilize plastic pins, each of which is immersed in a liquid form of different allergens before your appointment. These allergen drops are carefully placed on your forearms—no need to worry about blood draws in this process. Within a short 15-minute span, the results will reveal any allergens that you are sensitive to.

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Based on these findings, Dr. Tamayev will collaborate with you to develop a personalized allergy treatment plan, tailored to manage and alleviate your symptoms effectively. For a more visual understanding of the skin test procedure, see our explanatory video below. Visit Dr. Tamayev's Allergy & Immunology Clinic in New York for a swift and insightful allergy testing experience.

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Learn more about Allergy Testing

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For a video of the skin test, see below:

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