RAST tests and
allergy skin tests give similar information.
Not exact matches
A few days after this close call an
allergy specialist
gave Ian a
skin - prick
test using an extract from the leftovers of the (cheese - free) pizza he had eaten.
Similar to people, your veterinarian may
give your cat a
skin test (IST) where different causes of
allergy are placed on the
skin.
Given its rarity, your vet will likely first rule out more common
skin disorders and
allergies by performing
tests such as
skin cytology,
skin scrapes, and food trials.