SPT - Allergy Test, in Lucknow

Your medicines:

There's usually no need to stop your regular medication; just let the staff know what you take.

Before you come:

An overnight fast of 8 to 12 hours is needed. Have your last meal the previous evening and take only water until the sample is collected. Carry a light snack for straight after.

Booking your slot:

An early slot works best, especially for fasting tests. Home collection is available across Nishatganj, Vikas Nagar, and the rest of Lucknow.

Documents and clothing:

Bring your doctor's prescription, a valid photo ID, and your insurance card if you're using cashless OPD. Loose sleeves make collection easier.

Panel of allergen pricks:

pollen, dust mites, pet dander, molds, foods, insect venom, and latex.

When does a doctor order SPT - Allergy Test?

SPT - Allergy Test is often used in an allergy workup or respiratory/allergy panel to find what triggers symptoms. Doctors order it when patients have sneezing, itchy eyes, hives, eczema flares, wheeze, or suspected food reactions.

Who should get SPT - Allergy Test done in Lucknow?

Lucknow's growing population, rich Awadhi diet driving diabetes and heart disease, winter air pollution, and seasonal monsoon infections make regular preventive diagnostic testing worthwhile for residents across the city. Allergy testing benefits people with recurrent hives, chronic nasal or respiratory symptoms, or reactions after specific foods. In Lucknow, seasonal and dust-related allergens affect many residents across Aminabad, Nishatganj, and surrounding areas.

What conditions can SPT - Allergy Test help diagnose?

It helps diagnose allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, food or venom allergies, and guides treatment like avoidance or immunotherapy. Recent antihistamine use or active skin disease can cause false negatives, and a family history of allergies makes testing more important.

What do SPT - Allergy Test results mean?

Higher or positive results: SPT positive means a skin prick test produces an immediate wheal-and-flare reaction to a specific allergen, usually a wheal at least 3 mm larger than the negative control. Your doctor reads the value against the reference range on your report and your symptoms, and may repeat a borderline result to confirm it.

How often should SPT - Allergy Test be repeated?

For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.

What happens after SPT - Allergy Test results are ready?

Results are delivered to your phone and stored securely on GetVisit. Any value the laboratory flags as critical is escalated for urgent review, and for everything else your doctor or a verified specialist can guide the next step at your convenience.