Please fill out the New Patient forms completely and bring them with you to your appointment. We will also need a copy of your insurance card. We will call the insurance company for you to find out what services will be covered, any co-pays and if deductibles have been met. To do this in advance (so you will not have to wait at the time of your appointment) we will need the information on your insurance card. You can either call our office, fax a copy of your card (front and back) or mail the information to us- which ever is easiest for you.
The following is important information you will need to know, especially if you are taking over-the-counter or prescription medications.
Skin tests are a method of testing for allergic antibodies. A test consists of introducing small amounts of the suspected substances, or allergens, into the skin and noting the development of a positive reaction, which consists of a wheal, swelling and/or flare in the surrounding area of redness. The results are available in 15 minutes after application of the allergen. The skin methods used are:
You will be tested not only to important airborne allergens in the Southwestern Michigan area, but also some other allergens found in other parts of the United States, which is helpful to those who travel. You can plan on your appointment lasting from 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Please, before your appointment:
You May:
Please let us know at the time of your appointment:
Please bring a list of ALL the medications you are taking along with the dosages. We also suggest wearing a short sleeve or sleeveless shirt to your appointment.
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