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Continue these as prescribed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are taking beta blockers or tricyclic antidepressants please discuss with your doctor before having the test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are pregnant or maybe pregnant please discuss alternative testing with your doctor. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has your Referrer Given you a SPT1 request form <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Yes &#8211; 09 574 7399 &#8211; option 4 to book an appointment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No \u2013 You will need to go back to your Referrer to obtain the correct form before an appointment can be made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On the day of the test at the Collection Centre:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You must read the notes about Allergy Testing and complete the SPT1 section on the referral &nbsp;form at the collection centre prior to having your test done.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have difficulty speaking or understanding English please bring someone along with you as an interpreter. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The test will take approximately 40 minutes to complete <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The positions for each allergen to be tested are marked by numbers on your skin to identify the allergens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Phlebotomist places a small droplet of each allergen on your skin and then pricks each one with a lancet. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After 1 minute the Allergen solution is blotted and then 15 minutes later the result is read and recorded. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is important that you do not scratch or rub the skin prick areas to avoid any cross contamination and infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have asthma or have had a severe allergic reaction previously and have any positive reactions you will need to remain at the Centre for 20 minutes after the test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The results are interpreted in the Laboratory and a report sent to your Doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At home, following your test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You may take or apply any antihistamines prescribed by your Doctor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have any concerns after the test, please contact your Doctor promptly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS Please make an appointment at a designated Awanui Labs Collection Centre for your Skin Sensitivity (Prick) Test. 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