What are the costs of a prick test? | Prick test

What are the costs of a prick test?

The costs for a prick test are usually in the double-digit range. However, if an allergy is suspected, the costs for the prick test are paid by both the statutory and private health insurance companies.

Who carries out the prick test?

The prick test is carried out on an outpatient basis by clinics and doctors’ surgeries that carry the additional designation “allergology”. This designation is often used by pediatricians, dermatologists, ENT specialists and lung specialists, as the test is performed particularly frequently in these areas. A prick test can involve certain risks and complications and is therefore only performed by a physician.

Can I do a prick test at home?

A prick test may and cannot be performed at home. It is a frequent test, which usually does not cause any complaints. However, in very rare cases there is a risk of anaphylactic shock.

Since anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening situation that can be fatal in the worst case, the test must not be performed alone. Although the risk is negligible, it should not be taken.