No. The food allergy testing packages at Diag only detect allergens from food, mold, dust mites, wood, flowers and animals.
No fasting is required. Customers can eat and drink normally before the test.
Not necessary. However, some cases may require periodic testing if patients are part of a treatment and as directed by a doctor.
No special preparations are required. Parents should note any characteristics of the child's allergic reactions, dietary history that caused allergies, and any allergy medications the child has taken (if applicable).
Both adults and children in Vietnam can be allergic to common allergens such as food (eggs, milk, peanuts, soy, fish, shrimp, crab, almonds, cashews, wheat), animals (dogs, cats), and certain molds (Candida albicans, Penicillium notatum).
Diag’s 72 panel tests for many unique cheeses, nuts, fruits, vegetables, grains and fishes and detects more allergens overall. Diag’s 44 allergen panel, however, is only stronger in detecting different types of milk allergies.
Allergy 44 Panel:
- If Diag's lab receives the sample before 1:00 PM (Mon - Sat), test results will be available at 6:00 PM on the same day.
- If Diag's lab receives the sample after 1:00 PM (Mon - Sat), test results will be available the next day.
Allergy 72 Panel:
- If Diag's lab receives the sample before 10:00 AM (Mon - Sat), test results will be available at 3:00 PM on the same day.
- If Diag's lab receives the sample after 10:00 AM (Mon - Sat), test results will be available the next day.
High Sensitivity 8:
- If Diag's lab receives the sample before 2:00 PM (Mon - Sat), test results will be available after 3 hours on the same day.
- If Diag's lab receives the sample after 2:00 PM (Mon - Sat), test results will be available at 11:00 AM the next day.
High Sensitivity 16:
- If Diag's lab receives the sample before 2:00 PM (Mon - Sat), test results will be available after 3 hours on the same day.
- If Diag's lab receives the sample after 2:00 PM (Mon - Sat), test results will be available at 11:00 AM the next day.