Allergy Testing

Allergy Testing Instructions

• Due to the limited space in our allergy testing room, we ask that you come alone in the back. If you require medical or translation needs then someone may accompany you.
• Please wear short sleeves.
• No Antihistamines or Aspirin for 5-7 days preceding the test.

If you have any questions, please call the office 703-313-7700.

Please note Effective as of January 1, 2011

Due to the higher demand for Allergy drops, our renewal Policy will change from 5 business days to 9 business days to pick up allergy drops.

Metro ENT Allergy Department thanks you for your support during this transition.

Drugs that Interfere with Allergy Testing

The Most Common Allergy Medications to avoid

• Afrin Nasal Spray
  
• Allegra
  
• Allegra D
  
• Astelin Nasal Spray
  
• Benadryl
  
• Clarinex
  
• Claritin
  
• Claritin D
  
• Zyrtec

MAO Inhibitors Must be off for 5-7 days prior to testing and then possibly off Permanently

• A patient cannot be given adrenaline while on MAO Inhibitors it will provoke hypertensive crisis.
  
• Check with your Primary Physician before stopping any medications.

Eutonyl (Pargyline)
Eutron (Pargyline & Methyclothiazine)
Flroxone (Furzaolidone)
Matulane (Procarbazine)
Nardil (Phenelzine)
Parnate (Tranyleypromine)

Antihistamine/Decongestant.  Must be off 5-7 days prior to testing

• Atarax
  
• Hydroxyzine HCI
  
• Meclazine
  
• Phenergan
  
• Vistaril
  
• Zattiden (Ketotifen)
  
• (or any like medications)

This list is not all inclusive. Please call if you have any questions on Medications.

Please refrain from taking all cold medications, nose drops and sprays, cough medications, cough drops and other antihistamines of any form.

• H2 Antagonists – Anti-Nausea Medications. Should be off 5-7 days prior to test.
• Beta Blockers – must be off 5-7 days prior to testing. Optic Blockers for Glaucoma

Trycyclic Antidepressants – Should be off 3-6 weeks prior to skin testing and then may continue after testing.

Check with your Prescribing Physician before stopping any medication.

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs- Must be off 5-7 days prior to skin testing and then may continue for immunotherapy.

• Advil
  
• Aleve
  
• Aspirin
  
• Celebrex
  
• Excedrin (PM, cold and sinus)
  
• medications
  
• Flexeril
  
• Ibuprofen
  
• Motrin
  
• Vioxx

Homeopathic Drugs- Must be off for 5-7 days prior to testing.

• Green Tea
  
• Herbal Teas
  
• Dietary Supplements
  
• Vitamins
  
• Herbal Pills

RETEST PATIENTS BE ADVISED

• Do Not take your allergy shot 2 weeks prior to testing.
  
• Do Not take your allergy drops for 1 week prior to the testing.

Any questions regarding your medications please contact your Primary Care Physician Or call our office.

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