Where Can I Find Allergy Testing in Atlanta, GA?

If you experience nagging and recurring symptoms for longer than two weeks at a time despite taking medication and other precautions, you should certainly come in to get tested for allergies. An allergy test can identify exactly what triggers your allergic reactions, so that your allergist can prescribe the proper treatment for you. Common triggers for allergic reactions are animal dander, cockroach droppings, food, drugs, dust mites, insect bites, latex, and molds. The following are common symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction:

– Abdominal pain or diarrhea after eating certain foods
– Hives or rashes
– Itchy eyes, nose, or throat
– Stuffy or runny nose
– Severe reactions to certain foods or insect bites
– Watery eyes

There are four general kinds of allergy tests. They are:

1. Blood tests: Blood is drawn from a needle and then analyzed in a lab to determine which, if any, allergies you have.
2. Challenge tests: This is for suspected food or drug allergies, where an allergist will have you ingest or inhale a small and controlled amount of the substance to determine if you are allergic to it. It requires the supervision of an allergist.
3. Intradermal tests: Using a syringe, the allergist will inject a small amount of a certain allergen under your skin to see if there is an allergic reaction. They are generally used when a skin prick test is inconclusive.
4. Skin tests: This is the most common form of allergy tests, in which a small amount of an allergen is placed on an area of your skin that is then pricked. If the area begins to swell, it indicates that you are allergic to that specific allergen.

Yes, in most cases, health insurance does cover allergy testing. Because allergies are a recognized medical condition, diagnostic evaluations like skin prick tests or specific blood tests are typically considered a covered medical benefit when ordered by a doctor and deemed medically necessary. However, “covered” does not always mean “free.” Depending on your specific health plan, you may still be responsible for certain out-of-pocket expenses. This can include specialist co-pays, co-insurance percentages, or the cost of the test if you have a high-deductible plan and have not yet met your annual deductible.

At The Allergy & Asthma Center, we accept most major insurance plans. We strongly encourage you to contact your insurance carrier before your visit to understand your exact benefits. Our dedicated team is also happy to help verify your coverage and provide transparent pricing estimates, ensuring you have no financial surprises on your path to relief. For a full list of the providers we accept, please visit our Insurance page.

At Allergy and Asthma Center in Atlanta, GA, our board-certified allergists, Dr. Jon E. Stahlman, MD, and Dr. Deidre D. Crocker, MD, test for and treat a variety of different allergies, including nasal and sinus allergies, food allergies, skin allergies, drug allergies, insect allergies, and asthma. We are also proud to offer pediatric allergy testing and treatment from our professionally trained pediatric allergists.

If you would like to know more about our allergy testing services at Allergy and Asthma Center or would like to book an appointment, we would be more than happy to assist you! You can either book an appointment with us online or you can give us a call. Our Atlanta clinic is located at 2987 Clairmont Road, Suite 103, in Atlanta, GA, and is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and also on Fridays from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. We serve patients from Lawrenceville GA, Atlanta GA, Conyers GA, Scottdale GA, Tucker GA, Rock Chapel Rd GA, Klondike Rd GA, Suwanee GA, Moon Place Rd GA and Dacula GA.