Megumi Clinic

Allergy Testing

Just one drop of blood from a fingertip. The Drop Screen test checks 41 allergens in about 30 minutes, with little pain and no fuss. It is covered by insurance.

One drop from a fingertip. Results in about 30 minutes

The Drop Screen test checks 41 allergens in about 30 minutes from a single drop of blood taken from a fingertip. It is a simple, low-pain allergy test, and it is covered by insurance.

Drop Screen allergy test

~30 min

to get your results

41 items

of allergens tested

1 drop

from a fingertip only

Recommended for

Those taking an allergy test for the first time

Those who want results right away

Parents concerned about a child's allergies

Those who are uncomfortable with needle pain

Features of the Drop Screen test

Drop Screen test feature: Results in about 30 minutes

Results in about 30 minutes

Results that once took about a week are ready the same day, in roughly 30 minutes.

Drop Screen test feature: Gentle for children

Gentle for children

An ultra-fine needle keeps discomfort low, so even children aged one to two can take the test with ease.

Drop Screen test feature: 41 items including foods

41 items including foods

A single blood sample screens 41 allergens, including common food allergies, all at once.

Allergens we can measure (41 items)

Food group (22 items)

  • Egg white (ovalbumin)
  • Egg white (ovomucoid)
  • Milk (casein)
  • Wheat
  • Sesame
  • Rice
  • Buckwheat
  • Soybean
  • Peanut
  • Tomato
  • Banana
  • Kiwi
  • Apple
  • Peach
  • Chicken
  • Beef
  • Pork
  • Tuna
  • Salmon
  • Mackerel
  • Shrimp
  • Crab

Inhalant and other (19 items)

  • House dust mite (D. pteronyssinus)
  • House dust mite (D. farinae)
  • House dust
  • Cat dander
  • Dog dander
  • Cockroach
  • Moth
  • Japanese cedar
  • Alder
  • Cypress
  • Silver birch
  • Orchard grass
  • Sweet vernal grass
  • Ragweed
  • Mugwort
  • Alternaria
  • Aspergillus
  • Candida
  • Latex

The test flow

Test flow step: Consultation
1

Consultation

After a brief interview, we confirm that an allergy test is suitable for you.

Test flow step: Blood collection
2

Blood collection

A single drop of blood is gently taken from a fingertip with an ultra-fine needle.

Test flow step: Measurement
3

Measurement

A dedicated in-clinic device measures the sample over about 30 minutes.

Test flow step: Results and diagnosis
4

Results and diagnosis

We explain the results the same day and guide you on the diagnosis and next steps.

About the cost

6,000 yen

With a 30% copayment

The test is free for those who hold a children's medical voucher. Please feel free to ask at the reception desk for details.