What is the Multitest allergy skin test in children? 

The Multitest allergy skin test is a skin test of the body’s response to multiple allergens in children. is a test method that allows it to be measured instantly. By a paediatric allergist is applied. 

Whereas conventional allergy skin tests involve individual punctures for allergens, Multitest allergy skin test using an applicator with multiple potential allergens, usually 8 or groups of 10 are applied to the skin with multiple punctures at the same time. 

This method is particularly suitable for young children to minimise the pain associated with the puncture. offers a better tolerated allergy skin test option. 

Unlike conventional allergy tests, with the use of a stopper, an even pressure and amount of puncture, preventing false positives.

As the test with the Multitest applicator is prepared and kept sterile in advance, the traditional offers a more sterile application than drip and puncture methods.

What does it measure?

This test involves gently puncturing the skin, applying potential allergens and analysing the body’s response. by observing specific immunoglobulin E antibodies produced against certain allergens (specific IgE) is measured. The results are visually assessed by a paediatric allergist.

Which allergens are used?

Within allergen groups, it is up to the paediatric allergist which allergens are used in the test individually. is based on the specialist’s assessment and the child’s medical history.

The main allergens belonging to the allergen groups that are most likely to cause allergic symptoms are are tested. Some of these include: Pollen, house dust mites, animal hair and saliva proteins, mould fungi, food allergens.

Who is suitable for?

People with various allergic symptoms and the substances that cause these symptoms can be performed in children of almost any age group. 

Which children with health problems should be tested?

-Frequent recurrent nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, red eyes, itchy nose those with complaints

-Recurrent bronchitis, bronchiolitis symptoms such as recurrent cough, wheezing, shortness of breath children seen

-Frequently ill, with frequent fever and frequent upper and lower respiratory tract infections children with recurrent sinusitis whose symptoms do not go away for a long time

-Children with frequent otitis media, ear fluid, adenoid enlargement, tonsil problems

-Frequent hoarseness, cough with a thick voice, bitter water coming from the stomach into the mouth, vomiting, ruminating children with reflux and reflux-related respiratory tract complaints

-Children with suspected food allergy

-Children with skin reactions such as eczema or atopic dermatitis

-Children with frequent and abnormal reactions to environmental factors such as dust and pollen

Where on the body is it applied?

This test is often performed on the inner surface of the forearm. However, if the skin is not suitable in that area or back with the decision of the paediatric allergist for reasons such as the child’s age is not suitable can also be applied through the skin. 

What is the age limit?

Although it can be applied in all age groups, it is important for the child to be able to adapt to the test and It is generally preferred to be applied after 3 years of age due to reasons such as being able to be kept constant is used. In children under 3 years of age, back application can be performed with the doctor’s decision. 

What are the points to be considered?

-Matching and interpretation of test results with complaints in children paediatric allergy is performed by a specialist.  

-In order for the test to give accurate results, allergy medications used before the test, antihistamines based ones must be discontinued for at least 10 days before the test. Which medicines the first examination by a paediatric allergist before the test and is decided in the evaluation. 

-Any wound on the skin area where the test will be applied in order for the test to give healthy results, There must be no cuts or allergic skin manifestations. You must be suitable for an allergy skin test in this respect. The absence of allergy is determined during a pre-test examination by a paediatric allergist.