Allergy blood tests

Your allergist will recommend that you have an allergy blood test to measure the amount of IgE (allergy) antibodies in your blood.

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Why do I need an allergy blood test?

Your allergist will recommend that you have an allergy blood test to measure the amount of IgE (allergy) antibodies in your blood. When your body reacts to substances that you might be allergic to, such as specific foods or chemicals, IgE antibodies are produced, so this acts as a marker against your potential allergy.

To find out what is causing an allergic reaction, your blood can be taken to the laboratory and tested against common allergens. The severity of your allergic response is usually due to a combination of the extent of your exposure to allergens and genetic background.

What does the test involve?

A blood sample will be taken, usually from your arm. More than one sample may need to be taken, depending on the number of tests being performed. The process is quick and only mildly uncomfortable.

After your test results come back (usually 48 hours), your allergist will be in touch to go through them with you and establish whether you need a follow-up consultation.

Test / diagnostic pricing

Please contact the centre to discuss pricing.

Test/diagnostic
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Average time of test

10 minutes

Post-test recovery

None

Test / diagnostic pricing

Please contact the centre to discuss pricing

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Health Insurance

This service or treatment is generally covered by most health insurance policies. You are responsible for checking your insurance policy cover, and you may need a referral letter. Check which insurance companies are covered.

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Self-Pay Available

This treatment is available for self-paying users. If you would like to see more information on pricing visit our pricing and payments page.

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Consultation Required

For this treatment you will need to have a 1-to-1 consultation at OneWelbeck first. To book in with our team of expert clinicians or to find out more about the process contact the relevant centre team.

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Self Referral

No doctor referral needed in order to book this service, although health insurers may require a referral in order for your treatment to be covered.

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Next Day Availability

We usually have next day availability for this service, please call us to check availability.