What is the preparation required for Intradermal Allergy Testing?
Certain medications and therapy may interfere with the results of intradermal testing. These medications must be withdrawn accordingly prior to the procedure. Please contact your family veterinarian to discuss safe withdrawal from any of these medications.
Medications mostly commonly used in allergic patients that would interfere with intradermal testing:
- Oral, injectable or topical steroids and anti- histamines.
Medications most commonly used in allergic patients that DO NOT interfere with intradermal testing:
- Oclacitinib (Apoquel), Lokivetmab (Cytopoint), Ilunocitinib tablets (Zenrelia), Cyclosporine (Atopica).