wo mache ich einen allergietest — can a DNA test help?

The question 'where do I get an allergy test' is best answered: at a doctor's office, ideally an allergist or dermatologist. Standard allergy tests (skin prick, specific IgE, provocation) are clinically validated and can identify actual allergies. A DNA test, such as those offered by MyBody-X, cannot diagnose allergies. It can only indicate genetic predispositions (e.g., for hay fever or atopic dermatitis) based on GWAS or mechanistic studies. The evidence for such claims is weak to moderate; no consumer DNA test is approved for allergy diagnosis. Therefore, while a DNA test might provide some background risk information, it is not a substitute for medical testing. If you have symptoms, seek a clinical allergy test. Health insurance often covers it if there is a reasonable suspicion. Relying solely on a DNA test could lead to false reassurance or unnecessary worry.