The skin prick test is a method that can help you to know what triggers an allergic reaction in children. Ever heard of it?
This examination is the recommended test method for obtaining a diagnosis of type 1 allergies. This is related to immunoglobulin-E in patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma, urticaria or bleeding, and if there is any suspicion of food or drug allergies.
Skin prick test is usually chosen because it is low invasive, relatively cheap, the results can be assessed immediately. The risk is also minimal compared to other tests. A study in India in 2013 states that allergy puncture tests can diagnose up to 86.4% allergic asthma sufferers and 67.5% allergic rhinitis.
In the procedure, the skin prick test uses a variety of allergen samples, which are usually different in each country. In Indonesia, some types of allergens used are corn, dust, dander, or animal dander.
When the test is done, you will be required to stop antihistamine treatment at least 2 weeks before the test is done. When the inspection day arrives, the inner hand will be cleaned and marked.
Allergen extract will be dropped on the marked area, along with positive and negative control solution as comparison. After the above process is done, the needle tip will be inserted into the skin of the center of the extract allergen droplets to penetrate the epidermal layer without causing bleeding.
The test results will then be seen 15 - 20 minutes later. How to assess the size of the bump that appears and compare it with the bolts in the control solution.
With the skin prick test method, knowing allergies in children will be easier. So, if you suspect allergies in children, there is no harm in discussing the choice of this test with a pediatrician
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