MAST allergy (108)

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MAST Allergy Panel (108) is a blood test that checks the body's reaction to 108 different allergens (food and household/respiratory) at once. The method is called Multiple Allergen Simultaneous Test (MAST) and helps identify the cause of long-term allergies. What's included in the panel Food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, nuts, grains, meat, and common vegetables or fruits. Respiratory and contact allergens: tree and grass pollen, house dust (mites), animal dander, mold. Key benefits of the test Safety: only one venous blood draw is needed. The result is not affected by allergy medication (antihistamines). Speed and coverage: over a hundred allergens are checked at once, which is useful when the cause of the symptoms is unclear. Benefit: helps the doctor understand exactly what's causing asthma, rashes, a runny nose, or itching.