Allergy Blood Test

Around 41 million people in the UK live with allergies of some kind. At Welbeck, our wide range of allergy tests provides peace of mind and helps you take charge of your health.

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Consultation required
Self Referral
Next-day availability
Paediatric Patients Aged 0+ Seen
Health insurance
Self-Pay Available

What is an Allergy blood test?

Allergies occur when your body’s immune system reacts to something, such as food, pollen, medication or chemicals and mistakes it for something harmful. Allergies can be mild, but they can also be severe and rarely cause anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction. It is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment.

Allergy testing can help you understand your allergy and how it may affect your body. When your body reacts to potential allergens, such as certain foods or chemicals, IgE antibodies are produced, serving as markers of an allergic response. The severity of your reaction typically depends on both the level of exposure to allergens and your genetic predisposition.

An allergy blood test measures levels of IgE antibodies in your blood, and can also identify common allergens and indicate triggers.

At Welbeck, allergy blood tests are performed by our experienced allergists in our dedicated Allergy centre.

Paediatrics

We offer appointments to paediatric patients aged 0 to 18. For full information on our paediatrics service, please visit our main Paediatrics page.

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An allergy blood test is straightforward. 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.

Our advanced technology and expert-led team can usually provide your results in 72 hours. Your dedicated allergist will review your results and provide all the advice and information you need to manage your allergy.

Allergy testing is low risk as we take every care and precaution to ensure you or your child are well looked after.

There are rarely complications or side effects, but you may experience slight bruising or discomfort at the blood draw site.

No special preparation is usually needed for an allergy blood test. Simply inform your allergist about any medications or health conditions beforehand.

No special aftercare is required following an allergy blood test. Minor bruising or soreness at the needle site usually resolves quickly.

Please contact our Allergy centre for pricing.

At Welbeck, our allergists are experts in their field and are dedicated to providing world-class care to every patient.

With access to colleagues across other specialties, our consultants are also able to refer within the Welbeck ecosystem if required to ensure you receive the treatment you need as quickly as possible, all under one roof.

All appointments, testing, treatment, and follow-up appointments take place within our state-of-the-art facilities, enabling us to deliver accurate diagnostics and advanced treatments.

To book an allergy blood test, you must be referred by either your GP or an allergist following a consultation with them. Self-referrals are not accepted for this test.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with an allergist, please get in touch to make an appointment. Your health is important to us, so we strive to offer same-day appointments whenever possible.

Our consultants are recognised by the major health insurance companies. If you have private health insurance, your treatment at Welbeck can begin once you have obtained authorisation. We also provide care to self-paying patients. Learn more about the different payment options at Welbeck.