wo kann man ein allergietest machen — what can you do yourself?

The question of where to get an allergy test is important. For reliable allergy diagnosis (e.g., suspected hay fever, food allergy, insect venom allergy), the gold standard is a doctor – typically a dermatologist or pulmonologist – who performs skin prick tests or specific IgE blood tests. What you can do yourself: There are home test kits for IgE against common allergens (e.g., pollen, dust mites, pet dander). These can provide initial clues but do not replace professional evaluation. Caution is needed with IgG food tests: They are often marketed as 'allergy tests' but are not scientifically validated for allergy diagnosis – they merely show an immune response to foods that is usually normal. A positive IgG result often leads to unnecessary dietary restrictions. Bottom line: For true (Type I) allergies, an IgE test from a doctor or a validated home IgE test is reasonable. For anything else, seek medical advice.