Comprehensive Allergy Testing Solutions
Discover Your Allergies with Precision
Explore our advanced diagnostic services to accurately identify your allergies and tailor effective treatment plans for optimal health.
The Importance of Accurate Allergy Diagnosis
Accurate diagnosis is crucial in allergy management as it allows for targeted and effective treatment strategies. Assumption can lead to unnecessary dietary restrictions, ineffective treatments, and persistent symptoms. By pinpointing the exact allergens responsible for your reactions, we can develop a personalised management plan that improves your quality of life by reducing the risk of severe allergic reactions. Our clinic is dedicated to providing precise diagnostic services to ensure you receive the best possible care.
Understanding the specific allergens that trigger your symptoms is vital for effective allergy management.
Accurate diagnosis helps to arrange appropriate treatment and enables us to focus on the allergens that truly affect you. This precision in diagnosis not only enhances treatment efficacy but also minimises the risk of adverse reactions, ensuring a safer and more comfortable life for those with allergies.
Our Allergy Testing Services
We offer a range of specialized allergy tests to accurately diagnose and manage your allergies.
Skin Prick Testing
Skin prick testing is a quick and reliable method to identify immediate allergic reactions to various substances, including pollen, pet dander, and food allergens.
Specific IgE Blood Tests
Our specific IgE blood tests measure the levels of IgE antibodies in your blood to determine your sensitivity to particular allergens, providing a comprehensive allergy profile.
Component-Resolved Diagnostics
Component-resolved diagnostics offer a detailed analysis of allergen components, helping to identify the specific proteins causing your allergic reactions for more precise treatment.
Food & Drug Challenges
Food and Drug challenges are conducted under medical supervision in the hospital to confirm or exclude food and drug allergies, ensuring accurate diagnosis and safe management.
What Our Patients Say
"Thanks to the comprehensive testing at Great British Allergy Clinic, I finally understand my allergies. The treatment plan has made my life better."
"The team at Great British Allergy Clinic identified my son's allergies quickly and effectively. Their expertise and care have made a world of difference for our family."
Your Allergy Testing Questions Answered
Discover the essential information about allergy testing and why accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
What types of allergy tests are available?
We offer skin prick testing, specific IgE blood tests, and component-resolved diagnostics like ISAC and ALEX³ to accurately identify allergens.
Why is accurate allergy diagnosis important?
Accurate diagnosis helps tailor treatment plans, reducing symptoms and improving quality of life by targeting specific allergens.
How do I prepare for an allergy test?
Avoid antihistamines for at least 48 hours (two days), and consult with your specialist for specific instructions (applies to skin testing but not blood testing).
Can allergies be cured?
Allergies cannot always be completely cured; however, many allergic conditions can be effectively controlled and, in some cases, significantly modified through allergen immunotherapy, leading to sustained symptom reduction even after treatment has finished.
What is component-resolved diagnostics?
This advanced testing method identifies specific allergen components, allowing for precise diagnosis and targeted treatment.
How soon will I get my test results?
Results for skin prick testing are available in the end of your face to face appointment and blood tests are typically available within a week, after which your specialist will discuss the findings and next steps with you.
Is allergy testing safe for children?
Yes, our tests are safe for children and are conducted with utmost care to ensure comfort and accuracy.
What happens after I receive my test results?
Your specialist will see you for an appointment, review the results with you and develop a personalised management plan to address your specific allergies.
Can I have an allergy test if I'm pregnant?
It's safe, but you should tell your allergy consultant about your pregnancy straightaway in order to determine the best approach.