Epicutaneous Patch Testing Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
The Allergist, and in children the Pediatrician or the Immunologist, performs epicutaneous tests (patch test) to study contact allergies. They involve applying patches with different substances to the skin of the back to observe the reaction.
What are they for? They help identify which substances cause contact dermatitis, such as certain metals, cosmetics, or chemical products.
What to expect? The patches remain on the skin for several days and readings are taken at different times; during that period the area is kept dry and the instructions given are followed.
Interpreting the results requires experience: it is recommended that an allergy specialist assess your case and relate the findings to your symptoms.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naucalpan de Juárez México | $1,000 MXN |
| 2 | Los Mochis Sinaloa | $1,200 MXN |
| 3 | Benito Juárez Ciudad de México | $1,650 MXN |
| 4 | Saltillo Coahuila de Zaragoza | $1,800 MXN |
| 5 | Cuautla Morelos | $1,800 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | León Guanajuato | $3,500 MXN |
| 2 | Monterrey Nuevo León | $3,733 MXN |
| 3 | Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $3,750 MXN |
| 4 | Cuernavaca Morelos | $4,000 MXN |
| 5 | Puebla Puebla | $4,000 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Naucalpan de Juárez México | $1,000 | 1 |
| Los Mochis Sinaloa | $1,200 | 1 |
| Benito Juárez Ciudad de México | $1,650 | 2 |
| Saltillo Coahuila de Zaragoza | $1,800 | 1 |
| Cuautla Morelos | $1,800 | 1 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $2,300 | 2 |
| Nezahualcóyotl México | $2,900 | 2 |
| Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua | $3,000 | 1 |
| Mérida Yucatán | $3,000 | 1 |
| Tizayuca Hidalgo | $3,000 | 1 |
| Juárez Chihuahua | $3,000 | 1 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $3,350 | 4 |
| Lázaro Cárdenas Michoacán de Ocampo | $3,500 | 1 |
| León Guanajuato | $3,500 | 1 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $3,733 | 3 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $3,750 | 2 |
| Cuernavaca Morelos | $4,000 | 1 |
| Puebla Puebla | $4,000 | 1 |
Before you book
- Every licensed doctor in Mexico holds a cédula profesional, a national licence number. It appears on our doctor profiles where we have it, and you can verify it yourself against the federal registry.
- Ask exactly what a quoted price covers. Consultation, imaging, anaesthesia, materials and follow-up visits are often quoted separately.
- Ask who handles follow-up once you are home, and what happens if something needs correcting. For treatment that spans several visits, agree the schedule before you travel.
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