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Blood tests are often one of the go-to methods for diagnosis by doctors in many disciplines. Our blood is full of valuable information. Allergies, immune disorders, and inflammatory problems can all be diagnosed accurately via Blood Testing in the hands of an experienced and skilled specialist.

Blood Testing at Modena Allergy + Asthma

At Modena Allergy + Asthma in San Diego Blood Testing is recommended as one of many ways we can help diagnose and treat our patients. Dr. Brian Modena is passionate about finding answers for his patients who are dealing with immune system, allergy, or asthma-related concerns in order to ultimately find the best solution for their needs.

What types of Blood Testing are available?

Blood tests can help diagnose a wide variety of medical concerns related to the immune system as well as pinpoint allergies that may cause serious reactions, including asthma. Patients can benefit from this simple, minimally invasive testing method as critical information can be learned from the results. There are many specific types of Blood Tests available to help diagnose.

Environmental Allergy Testing

Environmental allergy testing is a diagnostic method used to accurately identify specific allergens that trigger allergic reactions in individuals. Blood tests, such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or radioallergosorbent test (RAST), measure the levels of specific IgE antibodies to specific allergens in the blood.

Food Allergy Testing

A blood test for food allergies can also use IgE antibodies to pinpoint food allergies or sensitivities. Food allergy testing helps identify specific foods that trigger allergic reactions allowing individuals to avoid those foods, prevent severe reactions, and possibly work with a specialist on desensitization.

Drug Allergy Testing

With our Blood Testing San Diego patients can determine their drug allergies, and while this is sometimes an option that is chosen, the accuracy of these types of tests is still being researched. Often instead, a skin test or a patch test is used to determine drug allergies or hypersensitivities.

Inflammatory Disease Testing

The blood can tell us so much about inflammation in the body by looking at the levels of the different parts of the blood. A CBC test measures the levels of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. An elevated white blood cell count, increased ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate), elevated C-reactive protein, and many other factors can indicate that there is an inflammatory response occurring in the body.

Immune Disorder Testing

Immune disorder blood tests include immunoglobulin levels, autoantibody testing, t-cell subsets, lymphocyte function assay, and other methods that can provide insights into how the immune system is functioning. These types of blood tests should be interpreted by qualified healthcare professionals, such as immunologists or allergists, who specialize in managing immune disorders and who will also take into account your medical history and symptoms to make an accurate, big-picture diagnosis.

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Testing

MCAS is a complex condition where patients experience repeated, extreme episodes of anaphylaxis, during which mast cell mediators in the body are released in high numbers. Blood can be tested for tryptase levels or mast cell growth mutation, which can both help to accurately diagnose this issue.

Eczema Testing

While just a piece of the eczema puzzle, Blood Testing that checks levels of eosinophils along with IgE antibodies can help to confirm or build a case for eczema. With this information, treatment can be tailored to the patient.

Why Modena?

As a prominent and experienced San Diego allergy and asthma specialist, Dr. Brian Modena has been featured on ABC 10 and La Jolla Light as well as national publications, including Men’s Journal. Dr. Modena is genuinely committed to helping his patients navigate the often complicated territories of allergies, asthma, and immune issues in order to achieve a better quality of life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Blood Testing performed?

Blood Testing takes place at a specialty testing facility. During a blood test, a technician known as a phlebotomist will use a fine needle to draw blood from a vein in your arm. The blood will then be sent to a lab to perform the required testing.

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