Allergy Testing
Around 33% (1 in 3) of the population will at sometime in their life have a disease where allergy may be involved and in consequence allergy testing is becoming increasingly sophisticated.
In order to find out who carries out allergy testing in your area, ask the following people for information:
- Your Doctor or Practice Nurse.
- Your Health Visitor or School Nurse.
- Your local family Health Service Authority.
- Your local Hospital.
- Your local Pharmacist.
The type of test to be carried out will depend upon your symptoms or the condition of your skin.
- Blood Test
- Skin Prick Test
- Patch Test
- Other Tests
However there is no point in having an allergy test if either the patient or the doctor are not prepared to act on the results. If the results from the tests are positive and correlate with a clear and precise history then one should gain benefit from appropriate allergy medication not only to relieve the symptoms, but also in the use of prevention medication and not least appropriate avoidance measures.
If you have difficulty obtaining the information you require please do not hesitate to contact our helpline on 01322 619898
