wo kann man allergietest machen — can a microbiome test help?

Allergy tests are typically performed by allergologists or dermatologists – either as a skin prick test or a blood test for specific IgE antibodies. A microbiome test (e.g., stool analysis) cannot diagnose allergies, because allergies are immune reactions to proteins that are not directly reflected in the microbiome. However, there is evidence that gut microbiota can modulate allergy development and severity – for example through regulation of inflammatory pathways and immune barrier function. A microbiome test can provide complementary insights, but it does not replace clinical allergy diagnostics. MyBody-X offers a food allergy test (IgG/IgE) that can serve as a screening tool, but it should not be the sole basis for an elimination diet. If symptoms like hives, swelling, or breathing difficulties occur, a doctor visit is mandatory. Evidence: practice (allergy testing) and mechanistic/unclear (microbiome).