Essential Allergy Test

Attend your appointment and one of our experienced nurses or phlebotomists will collect your blood sample. If your test also includes another sample, such as urine or stool, we will provide the necessary collection kit and clear instructions.

Results are typically available within 7–10 working days. Some individual markers may take longer if they require specialist laboratory processing. We will normally wait until the full profile is complete before issuing your reviewed results.

This test may be particularly useful for: Hay fever; Food allergy; Pet allergy; Dust mite allergy; Mild eczema; Allergic asthma; Recurrent allergic symptoms.

This test is commonly chosen when investigating: Sneezing; Runny nose; Nasal congestion; Itchy or watery eyes; Wheezing; Persistent cough; Skin rash; Hives; Swelling after eating; Oral itching. Blood tests are only one part of an assessment, and results should be considered alongside your symptoms and medical history.

This test may help assess or investigate: Allergic sensitisation to common foods; Pollens; House dust mites; Animal dander; Mould allergy; Insect venom allergy; Latex allergy; Common environmental allergens. An abnormal result does not necessarily confirm a diagnosis, but it may help guide further assessment.

This profile includes: The panel includes 98 IgE allergen markers covering: Pollens (Birch, Alder, Timothy Grass, Mugwort and Ragweed); House Dust Mites and Alternaria mould; Cat, Dog, Horse, Rabbit, Guinea Pig and Mouse dander; Milk, Egg, Cod, Salmon, Carp, Herring and Shrimp; Peanut, Hazelnut, Walnut, Cashew, Pistachio, Brazil Nut, Macadamia and Sunflower Seed; Wheat, Rye, Barley, Oats, Soy, Maize and Mustard; Apple, Peach, Kiwi, Strawberry, Carrot, Celery and Potato together with their principal molecular allergen components. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.