was kostet ein allergietest beim arzt — what does this mean exactly?

The cost of an allergy test by a doctor varies widely depending on the test type (skin prick, specific IgE blood test, provocation), number of allergens tested, and whether it is covered by public or private insurance. In Germany, statutory health insurance usually covers costs only if there is a justified suspicion of a relevant allergy (e.g., hay fever, asthma, insect venom allergy). Without medical indication or as a self-pay service, a skin prick test (approx. 20–30 allergens) costs between €50 and €150, while an IgE blood test (allergy screening panel) ranges from €100 to €300. Exact prices depend on the fee schedule (GOÄ) and the practice. Importantly, a positive test result alone does not confirm an allergy – it must be interpreted in the context of symptoms. False positives are common, especially without prior medical history. The evidence for allergy testing is strong (human-strong) when symptoms are present, but weak (marketing) for screening asymptomatic individuals. The provided context does not contain specific information on costs or meaning of allergy tests.