There are various types of allergy tests out there that are designed to determine if you have any allergies. If it's a food allergy that you and your doctor are concerned about, you might end up doing an elimination test. With this type of test, you will remove one type of food from your diet at a time to see if there are any changes to your symptoms. This can help you and your doctor determine which types of foods, if any, that you might be allergic to. These are a few things that you will want to avoid doing during this type of test if you'd like to get the most accurate results.

1. "Cheat"

Sticking to any type of diet can be really hard, and if your doctor has asked you to refrain from eating a food that you love for a few weeks, it can be really hard to stay on track. However, if you want to ensure that the results of your test are as accurate as possible, it is important not to "cheat." For many people, removing the foods that they are supposed to be eliminating from the house completely can be a good idea. Then, you don't have to worry about dealing with a test of willpower each time that you open your pantry. If you do happen to slip up, make sure that you tell your doctor about doing so; even though you might be embarrassed to admit that you "cheated" on your elimination diet, your doctor will need to know about this so that you can get the most accurate results.

2. Add New Foods to Your Diet

Another thing that you will probably want to avoid is adding completely new foods to your diet during the elimination stage. If you suddenly start eating foods that you don't usually eat, you might find that it will affect your body in a way that you did not expect. This can make it more difficult for you to get accurate results. In most cases, it's best to stick to a similar diet to what you normally eat but to slowly eliminate the foods that your doctor is testing for.

3. Forget to Write Things Down

An elimination allergy test might take several weeks or longer, so it can be easy to forget things like how you felt and what you ate throughout the testing phase. It's a good idea to keep a journal so that you can share this information with your doctor at your next appointment.