Allergy IgE testing “RAST Test” Allergy Blood Test
Allergy IgE testing Specific IgE RAST test Blood allergy test for adults and children in London.
Why do we use a blood allergy test and what is the difference with prick test and other types of allergy tests?
Allergy IgE testing ImmunoCap measures free specific IgE to an individual allergens that you and your allergy consultant suspect to be related to your symptoms. This allergy blood test can be done for more than 400 different allergens (developed by our partner – Phadia – division of Thermo Fisher scientific). In our allergy centre you can get access to the cutting edge technology.
Our allergy consultants will help to interpret results for you and your children.
Please register as a new patient.
I want to have all available allergy tests done?
Very often we get request to do all possible tests and from technical side this can certainly be done. Our consultants encourage to start from symptoms and do a limited number of tests for those allergens that actually can be responsible for symptoms and help with diagnosis.
Will a positive or negative test confirm or exclude allergy?
Unfortunately in many cases getting positive or negative result of an allergy test will not answer the main question if the particular allergen is responsible for causing the symptoms or not.
We see many patients who have positive IgE tests to several allergens and don’t have any symptoms and on the opposite negative tests sometimes can be questioned by positive provocation tests when suspected allergen is applied on the skin or mucosa and actually cause symptoms. For example this is relevant in newly established condition called local allergic rhinitis, when people with negative allergy tests suffer from very bad hay fever (running nose, sneezing and itchy eyes). This is why these tests need interpretation by experienced allergy consultants and are not recommended without a consultation with allergy specialist before of after testing.
In complex cases both skin prick testing IgE testing and component testing might be required
Appointment with allergy consultant can be booked via Electronic Appointment System
List of allergens for an allergy blood IgE test in London:
| Allergen/Code | |
Grass pollens |
Bahia grass g17 Barley g201 Bermuda grass g2 Brome grass g11 Canary grass g71 Cocksfoot g3 Common reed g7 Cultivated oat g14 Cultivated rye g12 Cultivated wheat g15 False oat-grass g204 Johnson grass g10 Maize, Corn g202 Meadow fescue g4 Meadow foxtail g16 Meadow grass, Kentucky blue g8 Redtop, Bentgrass g9 Rye-grass g5 Sweet vernal grass g1 Timothy grass g6 Velvet grass g13 Wild rye grass g70 |
Weed pollens |
Alfalfa w45 Camomile w206 Careless weed w82 Cocklebur w13 Common pigweed w14 Common ragweed w1 Dandelion w8 Dog fennel w46 False ragweed w4 Firebush (Kochia) w17 Giant ragweed w3 Goldenrod w12 Goosefoot, Lamb’s quarters w10 Japanese Hop w22 Lupin w207 Marguerite, Ox-eye daisy w7 Mugwort w6 Nettle w20 Plantain (English), Ribwort w9 Rape w203 Rough marshelder w16 Saltwort (prickly), Russian thistle w11 Scale, Lenscale w15 Sheep sorrel w18 Sunflower w204 Wall pellitory w19 Wall pellitory w21 Western ragweed w2 Wormwood w5 Yellow dock w23 |
Tree Pollens |
Acacia t19 American beech t5 Australian pine t73 Bald cypress t37 Bayberry t56 Box-elder t1 Cedar t212 Cedar elm t45 Chestnut t206 Common silver birch t3 Cottonwood t14 Cypress t222 Date t214 Elder t205 Elm t8 Eucalyptus, Gum-tree t18 European ash t25 Grey alder t2 Hackberry t44 Hazel t4 Horn beam t209 Horse chestnut t203 Italian/Mediterranean/Funeral cypress t23 Japanese cedar t17 Linden t208 Maple leaf sycamore, London plane t11 Melaleuca, Cajeput-tree t21 Mesquite t20 Mountain juniper t6 Mulberry t70 Oak t7 Oil Palm t223 Olive t9 Pecan, Hickory t22 Peppertree t217 Pine t213 Privet t210 Queen palm t72 Red cedar t57 Red mulberry t71 Scotch broom t55 Spruce t201 Sweet gum t211 Walnut t10 White ash t15 White hickory t41 White pine t16 Willow t12 Virginia live oak t218 |
House Dust |
Greer Labs., Inc. h1 Hollister-Stier Labs. h2 |
Mites |
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus(House dust mite) d1 Dermatophagoides farinae (House dust mite) d2 Blomia tropicalis (House dust mite) d201 Dermatophagoides microceras (House dust mite) d3 Euroglyphus maynei (House dust mite)d74 Acarus siro (Storage mite) d70 Glycyphagus domesticus (Storage mite) d73 Lepidoglyphus destructor(Storage mite)d71 Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Storage mite) d72 |
Occupational Allergens |
Cotton seed k83 Ethylene oxide k78 Ficus k81 Formaldehyde/Formalin k80 Isocyanate HDI (Hexamethylene diisocyanate) k77 Isocyanate MDI (Diphenylmethane diisocyanate) k76 Isocyanate TDI (Toluene diisocyanate) k75 Ispaghula k72 Latex k82 Phthalic anhydride k79 Sunflower seed k84 |
Miscellaneous |
Cotton, crude fibers o1 Mealworm o211 MUXF3 CCD, Bromelain o214 Seminal fluid o70 Streptavidin o212 |
Epidermals and animal proteins |
Budgerigar droppings e77 Budgerigar feathers e78 Canary bird droppings e200 Canary bird feathers e201 Cat dander e1 Camel dander e306 Chicken droppings e218 Chicken feathers e85 Chicken, serum proteins e219 Chinchilla epithelium e208 Cow dander e4 Dog dander e5 Duck feathers e86 Ferret epithelium e217 Finch feathers e214 Gerbil epithelium e209 Goat epithelium e80 Goose feathers e70 Guinea pig epithelium e6 Hamster epithelium e84 Horse dander e3 Mink epithelium e203 Mouse epithelium e71 Mouse epithelium, serum proteins and urine proteins e88 Mouse serum proteins e76 Mouse urine proteins e72 Parakeet serum e198 Parrot feathers e213 Pigeon droppings e7 Pigeon feathers e215 Rabbit epithelium e82 Rabbit, serum proteins e206 Rabbit, urine proteins e211 Rat epithelium e73 Rat epithelium, serum proteins and urine proteins e87 Rat serum proteins e75 Rat urine proteins e74 Sheep epithelium e81 Swine epithelium e83 Turkey feathers e89 |
Moulds, Yeast and Fungus |
Acremonium kiliense m202 Alternaria alternata m6 Aspergillus flavus m228 Aspergillus fumigatus m3 Aspergillus niger m207 Aspergillus terreus m36 Aureobasidium pullulans m12 Botrytis cinerea m7 Candida albicans m5 Chaetomium globosum m208 Cladosporium herbarum m2 Curvularia lunata m16 Epicoccum purpurascens m14 Fusarium proliferatum (F. moniliforme) m9 Setomelanomma rostrata (Helminthosporium halodes) m8 Malassezia spp. m227 Mucor racemosus m4 Penicillium chrysogenum (P. notatum) m1 Penicillium glabrum m209 Phoma betae m13 Pityrosporum orbiculare (syn. Malassezia) m70 Rhizopus nigricans m11 Stemphylium herbarum (S. botryosum) m10 Tilletia tritici m201 Trichoderma viride m15 Trichophyton mentagrophytes var. interdigitale m211 Trichophyton rubrum m205 Ulocladium chartarum m204 |
Microorganisms bacterial products |
Staphylococcal enterotoxin A m80 Staphylococcal enterotoxin B m81 Staphylococcal enterotoxin C m223 Staphylococcal enterotoxin TSST m226 |
Parasites |
Anisakis p4 Ascaris p1 Echinococcus p2 |
Insects |
Berlin beetle i76 Blood worm i73 Cockroach, American i206 Cockroach, German i6 Fire ant i70 Horse fly i204 Mediterranean flour moth i203 Mosquito i71 Moth i8 |
Venoms |
Bumblebee i205 Common wasp (Yellow jacket) i3 European Paper Wasp i77 European hornet i75 Honey bee i1 Paper wasp i4 White-faced hornet i2 Yellow hornet i5 |
Drug Allergens |
Amoxicilloyl c6 Ampicilloyl c5 Cefaclor c7 Chlorhexidine c8 Gelatin bovine c74 Insulin human c73 Penicilloyl G c1 Penicilloyl V c2 Protamine Rc207 Pholcodine c261 Morphine c260 Suxamethonium (succinylcholine) c202 |
Food Additives |
Carob (E410) f296 Guar, guar gum (E412) f246 Gum arabic (E414) f297 Cochineal extract (Carmine red) (E120) f340 |
Foods – Miscellaneous |
Cacao f93 Coffee f221 Mushroom (champignon) f212 Tea f222 Yeast f45 |
Foods – Fruit & Vegetables |
FRUITS & BERRIES: Apple f49 Apricot f237 Banana f92 Blackberry f211 Blueberry f288 Cherry f242 Date f289 Fig f328 Grape f259 Grapefruit f209 Kiwi f84 Lemon f208 Lime f306 Mandarin (tangerine, clementine, satsumas) f302 Mango f91 Melon f87 Orange f33 Papaya f293 Passion fruit f294 Peach f95 Pear f94 Persimon (kaki fruit, sharon) f301 Pineapple f210 Plum f255 Raspberry f343 Strawberry f44 Watermelon f329VEGETABLES: Asparagus f261 Aubergine, eggplant f262 Avocado f96 Bamboo shoot f51 Beetroot f319 Broccoli f260 Brussel sprouts f217 Cabbage f216 Carrot f31 Cauliflower f291 Celery f85 Cucumber f244 Fennel, fresh f276 Garlic f47 Lettuce f215 Olive (black, fresh) f342 Onion f48 Potato f35 Pumpkin f225 Spinach f214 Sweet potato f54 Tomato f25 |
Foods – Seeds, Legumes and Nuts |
NUTS: Almond f20 Brazil nut f18 Cashew nut f202 Hazel nut f17 Macadamia nut f345 Peanut f13 Pecan nut f201 Pine nut, pignoles f253 Pistachio f203 Walnut f256 Coconut f36 Sweet chestnut f299GRAINS: Wheat f4 Spelt wheat f124 Gluten f79 Barley f6 Malt f90 Rye f5 Oat f7 Buckwheat f11 Common millet f55 Foxtail millet f56BEANS: Lentil f235 Chick pea f309 Pea f12 Lima bean f182 Green bean f315 Red kidney bean f287 White bean f15 Soybean f14 SEEDS: |
Foods – Milk |
Cheese, cheddar type f81 Cheese, mold type f82 Cow’s whey f236 Goat milk f300 Mare’s milk f286 Milk f2 Milk, boiled f231 Sheep milk f325 Sheep whey f326 |
Foods – Fish, shellfish & molluscs |
FISH: Anchovy f313 Cod White fish f3 Haddock f42 Hake f307 Herring f205 Mackerel f206 Pollock f413 Salmon f41 Sardine (Pilchard) f308 Sole f337 Trout f204 Tuna f40 Cat fish f369 Chub mackerel f50 Gulf flounder f147 Halibut f303 Jack mackerel, Scad f60 Megrim f311 Plaice f254 Red snapper f381 Sardine, Japanese Pilchard (Fish muscle) f61 Swordfish f312 Tilapia f414 Walleye pike f415 Whitefish (Inconnu) f384SHELLFISH & MOLLUSCS: Abalone f346 Blue mussel f37 Clam f207 Crab f23 Crayfish f320 Langust (spiny lobster) f304 Lobster f80 Octopus f59 Oyster f290 Pacific squid f58 Scallop f338 Shrimp f24 Squid f258 Snail f314 |
Foods – Egg & fowl |
Egg f245 Egg white f1 Egg yolk f75 Chicken f83 Turkey meat f284 |
Foods – Meat |
Beef f27 Mutton f88 Pork f26 Rabbit f213 |
Food Spices |
Anise f271 Basil f269 Bay leaf f278 Black pepper f280 Caraway f265 Chilipepper f279 Clove f268 Coriander f317 Dill f277 Fenugreek f305 Ginger f270 Green pepper (unripe seed) f263 Lovage f275 Mace f266 Marjoram f274 Mint f332 Mustard f89 Oregano f283 Paprika, Sweet pepper f218 Parsley f86 Tarragon f272 Thyme f273 Vanilla f234 |
Wheat Component Allergens |
rTri a 19 Wheat Omega-5 Gliadin – f416 rTri a 14 Wheat LTP – f433 nGliadin (α,β, γ and ω gliadins) – f98 |
Hazelnut Component Allergens |
rCor a 1 – f428 rCor a 8 – f425 nCor a 9 – f440 rCor a 14 – f439 |
Alpha-Gal component red meat mammalian meat allergy (MMA) |
galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (NGal-Alpha-1,3-Gal) (Alpha-Gal) Thyroglobulin, Bovine o215 |
If I live at a distance or have other reasons and can not attend allergy clinics in London?
Most of these tests can be requested online:
Up to 3 tests can be done remotely from a finger-prick. For more than three tests you can request several kits by completing separate orders of 3 allergens or the sample will be taken by a nurse in the laboratory (Central London)
All Allergy Tests
Allergy tests alphabetically (Remote and laboratory based)
- Abalone Allergy Test
- Abalone Allergy Test
- Allspice Allergy Test
- Allspice Allergy Test
- Almond Allergy Test
- Almond Allergy Test
- Anchovy Allergy Test
- Anchovy Allergy Test
- Anise/Aniseed Allergy Test
- Anise/Aniseed Allergy Test
- Apple Allergy Test
- Apple Allergy Test
- Apricot Allergy Test
- Apricot Allergy Test
- Asparagus Allergy Test
- Asparagus Allergy Test
- Aubergine Allergy Test
- Aubergine Allergy Test
- Avocado Allergy Test
- Avocado Allergy Test
- Bamboo Shoot Allergy Test
- Bamboo Shoot Allergy Test
- Banana Allergy Test
- Banana Allergy Test
- Barley Allergy Test
- Barley Allergy Test
- Basil Allergy Test
- Basil Allergy Test
- Bay Leaf Allergy Test
- Bay Leaf Allergy Test
- Beef Allergy Test
- Beef Allergy Test
- Beetroot Allergy Test
- Beetroot Allergy Test
- Black Pepper Allergy Test
- Black Pepper Allergy Test
- Blackberry Allergy Test
- Blackberry Allergy Test
- Blue Mussel Allergy Test
- Blue Mussel Allergy Test
- Blue Vetch Allergy Test
- Blue Vetch Allergy Test
- Blueberry Allergy Test
- Blueberry Allergy Test
- Brazil Nut Allergy Test
- Brazil Nut Allergy Test
- Broccoli Allergy Test
- Broccoli Allergy Test
- Brussels Sprouts Allergy Test
- Brussels Sprouts Allergy Test
- Buckwheat Allergy Test
- Buckwheat Allergy Test
- Cabbage Allergy Test
- Cabbage Allergy Test
- Cacao Allergy Test
- Cacao Allergy Test
- Carambola Allergy Test
- Carambola Allergy Test
- Caraway Allergy Test
- Caraway Allergy Test
- Cardamom Allergy Test
- Cardamom Allergy Test
- Carob Allergy Test
- Carob Allergy Test
- Carrot Allergy Test
- Carrot Allergy Test
- Cashew Nut Allergy Test
- Cashew Nut Allergy Test
- Catfish Allergy Test
- Catfish Allergy Test
- Cauliflower Allergy Test
- Cauliflower Allergy Test
- Celery Allergy Test
- Celery Allergy Test
- Cheese (Cheddar type) Allergy Test
- Cheese (Cheddar type) Allergy Test
- Cheese (Mold type) Allergy Test
- Cheese (Mold type) Allergy Test
- Cherry Allergy Test
- Cherry Allergy Test
- Chick Pea Allergy Test
- Chick Pea Allergy Test
- Chicken Allergy Test
- Chicken Allergy Test
- Chili Pepper Allergy Test
- Chili Pepper Allergy Test
- Chub Mackerel Allergy Test
- Chub Mackerel Allergy Test
- Clam Allergy Test
- Clam Allergy Test
- Clove Allergy Test
- Clove Allergy Test
- Cochineal Extract Allergy Test
- Cochineal Extract Allergy Test
- Coconut Allergy Test
- Coconut Allergy Test
- Cod Allergy Test
- Cod Allergy Test
- Coffee Allergy Test
- Coffee Allergy Test
- Common Millet Allergy Test
- Common Millet Allergy Test
- Coriander Allergy Test
- Coriander Allergy Test
- Cow’s Milk (Boiled) Allergy Test
- Cow’s Milk (Boiled) Allergy Test
- Cow’s Milk Allergy Test
- Cow’s Milk Allergy Test
- Cow’s Whey Allergy Test
- Cow’s Whey Allergy Test
- Crab Allergy Test
- Crab Allergy Test
- Crayfish Allergy Test
- Crayfish Allergy Test
- Cucumber Allergy Test
- Cucumber Allergy Test
- Curry (Santa Maria) Allergy Test
- Curry (Santa Maria) Allergy Test
- Date Allergy Test
- Date Allergy Test
- Dill Allergy Test
- Dill Allergy Test
- Eel Allergy Test
- Eel Allergy Test
- Egg Allergy Test
- Egg Allergy Test
- Egg White Allergy Test
- Egg White Allergy Test
- Egg Yolk Allergy Test
- Egg Yolk Allergy Test
- Elk/Moose Meat Allergy Test
- Elk/Moose Meat Allergy Test
- Fennel Allergy Test
- Fennel Allergy Test
- Fennel Seed Allergy Test
- Fennel Seed Allergy Test
- Fenugreek Allergy Test
- Fenugreek Allergy Test
- Fig Allergy Test
- Fig Allergy Test
- Foxtail Millet Allergy Test
- Foxtail Millet Allergy Test
- Garlic Allergy Test
- Garlic Allergy Test
- Ginger Allergy Test
- Ginger Allergy Test
- Gluten Allergy Test
- Gluten Allergy Test
- Goat’s Milk Allergy Test
- Goat’s Milk Allergy Test
- Grape Allergy Test
- Grape Allergy Test
- Grapefruit Allergy Test
- Grapefruit Allergy Test
- Green Bean Allergy Test
- Green Bean Allergy Test
- Green Pepper Allergy Test
- Green Pepper Allergy Test
- Grouper Allergy Test
- Grouper Allergy Test
- Guar Gum Allergy Test
- Guar Gum Allergy Test
- Guava Allergy Test
- Guava Allergy Test
- Gulf Flounder Allergy Test
- Gulf Flounder Allergy Test
- Gum Arabic Allergy Test
- Gum Arabic Allergy Test
- Haddock Allergy Test
- Haddock Allergy Test
- Hake Allergy Test
- Hake Allergy Test
- Halibut Allergy Test
- Halibut Allergy Test
- Hazelnut Allergy Test
- Hazelnut Allergy Test
- Herring Allergy Test
- Herring Allergy Test
- Home Test Kit
- Honey Allergy Test
- Honey Allergy Test
- Hop Allergy Test
- Hop Allergy Test
- Horse Meat Allergy Test
- Horse Meat Allergy Test
- ISAC Allergy Test (Home Test)
- ISAC Allergy Test (Lab Test)
- Jack Fruit Allergy Test
- Jack Fruit Allergy Test
- Jack Mackerel/Scad Allergy Test
- Jack Mackerel/Scad Allergy Test
- Japanese Millet Allergy Test
- Japanese Millet Allergy Test
- Japanese Pilchard Allergy Test
- Japanese Pilchard Allergy Test
- Jujube Allergy Test
- Jujube Allergy Test
- Kiwi Allergy Test
- Kiwi Allergy Test
- Lemon Allergy Test
- Lemon Allergy Test
- Lentil Allergy Test
- Lentil Allergy Test
- Lettuce Allergy Test
- Lettuce Allergy Test
- Lima Bean Allergy Test
- Lima Bean Allergy Test
- Lime Allergy Test
- Lime Allergy Test
- Linseed Allergy Test
- Linseed Allergy Test
- Litchi Allergy Test
- Litchi Allergy Test
- Lobster Allergy Test
- Lobster Allergy Test
- Lovage Allergy Test
- Lovage Allergy Test
- Lupin Seed Allergy Test
- Lupin Seed Allergy Test
- Macadamia Nut Allergy Test
- Macadamia Nut Allergy Test
- Mace Allergy Test
- Mace Allergy Test
- Mackerel Allergy Test
- Mackerel Allergy Test
- Maize/Corn Allergy Test
- Maize/Corn Allergy Test
- Malt Allergy Test
- Malt Allergy Test
- Mandarin Allergy Test
- Mandarin Allergy Test
- Mango Allergy Test
- Mango Allergy Test
- Mare’s Milk Allergy Test
- Mare’s Milk Allergy Test
- Marjoram Allergy Test
- Marjoram Allergy Test
- Megrim Allergy Test
- Megrim Allergy Test
- Melon Allergy Test
- Melon Allergy Test
- Mint Allergy Test
- Mint Allergy Test
- Mushroom Allergy Test
- Mushroom Allergy Test
- Mustard Allergy Test
- Mustard Allergy Test
- Mutton Allergy Test
- Mutton Allergy Test
- Oat Allergy Test
- Oat Allergy Test
- Octopus Allergy Test
- Octopus Allergy Test
- Olive Allergy Test
- Olive Allergy Test
- Onion Allergy Test
- Onion Allergy Test
- Orange Allergy Test
- Orange Allergy Test
- Orange Roughy Allergy Test
- Orange Roughy Allergy Test
- Oregano Allergy Test
- Oregano Allergy Test
- Oyster Allergy Test
- Oyster Allergy Test
- Pacific Squid Allergy Test
- Pacific Squid Allergy Test
- Papaya Allergy Test
- Papaya Allergy Test
- Paprika/Sweet Pepper Allergy Test
- Paprika/Sweet Pepper Allergy Test
- Parsley Allergy Test
- Parsley Allergy Test
- Passion Fruit Allergy Test
- Passion Fruit Allergy Test
- Pea Allergy Test
- Pea Allergy Test
- Peach Allergy Test
- Peach Allergy Test
- Peanut Allergy Test
- Peanut Allergy Test
- Pear Allergy Test
- Pear Allergy Test
- Pecan Nut Allergy Test
- Pecan Nut Allergy Test
- Persimmon Allergy Test
- Persimmon Allergy Test
- Pine Nut Allergy Test
- Pine Nut Allergy Test
- Pineapple Allergy Test
- Pineapple Allergy Test
- Pistachio Allergy Test
- Pistachio Allergy Test
- Plaice Allergy Test
- Plaice Allergy Test
- Plum Allergy Test
- Plum Allergy Test
- Pollock Allergy Test
- Pollock Allergy Test
- Poppy Seed Allergy Test
- Poppy Seed Allergy Test
- Pork Allergy Test
- Pork Allergy Test
- Potato Allergy Test
- Potato Allergy Test
- Pumpkin Allergy Test
- Pumpkin Allergy Test
- Pumpkin Seed Allergy Test
- Pumpkin Seed Allergy Test
- Quinoa Allergy Test
- Quinoa Allergy Test
- Rabbit Allergy Test
- Rabbit Allergy Test
- Rape Seed Allergy Test
- Rape Seed Allergy Test
- Raspberry Allergy Test
- Raspberry Allergy Test
- Red Currant Allergy Test
- Red Currant Allergy Test
- Red Kidney Bean Allergy Test
- Red Kidney Bean Allergy Test
- Red Snapper Allergy Test
- Red Snapper Allergy Test
- Rice Allergy Test
- Rice Allergy Test
- Rose Hip Allergy Test
- Rose Hip Allergy Test
- Rye Allergy Test
- Rye Allergy Test
- Saffron Allergy Test
- Saffron Allergy Test
- Sage Allergy Test
- Sage Allergy Test
- Salmon Allergy Test
- Salmon Allergy Test
- Sardine (Pilchard) Allergy Test
- Sardine (Pilchard) Allergy Test
- Scallop Allergy Test
- Scallop Allergy Test
- Sesame Seed Allergy Test
- Sesame Seed Allergy Test
- Sheep’s Milk Allergy Test
- Sheep’s Milk Allergy Test
- Sheep’s Whey Allergy Test
- Sheep’s Whey Allergy Test
- Shrimp Allergy Test
- Shrimp Allergy Test
- Snail Allergy Test
- Snail Allergy Test
- Sole Allergy Test
- Sole Allergy Test
- Soybean Allergy Test
- Soybean Allergy Test
- Spelt Wheat Allergy Test
- Spelt Wheat Allergy Test
- Spinach Allergy Test
- Spinach Allergy Test
- Spiny Lobster Allergy Test
- Spiny Lobster Allergy Test
- Squid Allergy Test
- Squid Allergy Test
- Strawberry Allergy Test
- Strawberry Allergy Test
- Sugar Beet Seed Allergy Test
- Sugar Beet Seed Allergy Test
- Sweet Chestnut Allergy Test
- Sweet Chestnut Allergy Test
- Sweet Potato Allergy Test
- Sweet Potato Allergy Test
- Swordfish Allergy Test
- Swordfish Allergy Test
- Tarragon Allergy Test
- Tarragon Allergy Test
- Tea Allergy Test
- Tea Allergy Test
- Thyme Allergy Test
- Thyme Allergy Test
- Tilapia Allergy Test
- Tilapia Allergy Test
- Tomato Allergy Test
- Tomato Allergy Test
- Tragacanth Gum Allergy Test
- Tragacanth Gum Allergy Test
- Trout Allergy Test
- Trout Allergy Test
- Tuna Allergy Test
- Tuna Allergy Test
- Turkey Allergy Test
- Turkey Allergy Test
- Vanilla Allergy Test
- Vanilla Allergy Test
- Walleye Pike Allergy Test
- Walleye Pike Allergy Test
- Walnut Allergy Test
- Walnut Allergy Test
- Watermelon Allergy Test
- Watermelon Allergy Test
- Wheat Allergy Test
- Wheat Allergy Test
- White Bean Allergy Test
- White Bean Allergy Test
- Whitefish (Inconnu) Allergy Test
- Whitefish (Inconnu) Allergy Test
- Yeast Allergy Test
- Yeast Allergy Test
Our London Laboratory can do allergy testing from a sample sent in the post. We provide all necessary for a blood sample collection by a healthcare professional locally and special transport container with prepaid envelope. Results will be sent to the patient and their GP (if they consent for this).
London Allergy and Immunology Centre together with our partners have developed a program for remote allergy testing using technology of simultaneous IgE detection to 112 different allergens in one test from a finger prick. This is similar method of IgE testsing to ImmunoCAP. This type of Private Allergy Testing is done with Allergy Consultant’s interpretation of results and is available as an allergy UK wide test in any part of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Individual allergy tests to food can be requested remotely (up to 3 allergens can be done from one tube of blood collected from a finger prick), If you want to have more than three allergens done you will either need to attend the appointment or request two sample kits. Individual tests for food allergens can be accessed from the website Food Allergy Test https://foodallergytest.co.uk
We have developed a history questionnaire that can be filled out on our website and then our consultants will determine if based on your symptoms, doing an allergy test can bring any new information helpful in diagnosis. If yes you will be sent a form and a collection kit (for adults only) or you can attend our laboratory in London with your child where a sample can be collected by a professional phlebotomist (trained to take samples at any age). This test is called ISAC and it is also a specific IgE test but it only includes some allergens.
Allergens described below (the layout of the ISAC biochip is predetermined and it is not possible to add or remove anything (please see ISAC test information and list of allergens).
Allergy IgE testing ImmunoCAP is a very sensitive blood test for allergies. It measures the concentration of immunoglobulin E (IgE), which is an indicator of allergic sensitisation. ImmunoCAP is a laboratory test that can detect sensitisation to one allergen at a time (comparing to Immunocap ISAC (above) that tests for multiple allergens in one test). ImmunoCAP can test for hundreds of allergens, such as weeds, trees, pollen, mould, food, and animal dander—all with just one blood sample taken during a single appointment. The list of allergens that we can test is given below. Multiple tests can be done using the same sample. This test can be done for adults and children.
Results usually take under 2 weeks to be ready and are sent to the consultant who requested the test for you. You also can get a copy of the test result by e-mail. Our consultants will interpret results for you during the follow-up consultation (consultation is not included in the price). Results can help your doctor determine your or your child’s individual allergy profile that can help to create a treatment plan. This might include medications and tips to help you reduce exposure to your child’s specific allergic triggers, including rhinitis triggers, asthma triggers, and food allergy triggers. Accuracy: Among allergy blood tests, ImmunoCAP is widely considered to be the most accurate and precise—the best test, the gold standard.(1-4)