Allergy Testing
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Useful Information
About our services
During allergy skin tests, your skin is exposed to suspected allergy-causing substances (allergens) and is then observed for signs of an allergic reaction.
Patient information and advice
- Patients are advised to refrain from the use of anti-allergy drugs (anti-histamines) for at least 96 hours / 4 x24-hr days prior to testing.
- You should expect to attend for approximately one hour.
- No after-care is required.
- Redness/swelling may occur.
This test looks for reactions to the following:
- Moulds
- Cladosporium
- Alternaria
- Atlernata
- Penicilli Mix
- Aspergillus Mix
- Candida Mix
- Dog Hair
- Cat Hair
- Horse Epithelium
- Mixed Feathers
- Pollens
- Wheat
- Rye
- Grass
- Weed Mix
- Alder Tree
- Silver Birch Tree
- Hazel Tree
- Barley
- Dermatophagoides Mix (House Dust Mite)
- Latex
- Grass Mix
- Cow's Milk
- Hen's Eggs
- Peanuts
- Wheat Meal
- Barley Meal*
- Oat Meal*
- Walnut*
- Mussels*
- Cod*
- Prawn*
- Hazelnut*
- Celery*
*Clinical significance is required by referring Doctor
