Allergy Testing

Living with an allergy can have quite an impact on the life of the person affected and in severe cases, can have serious consequences.

There are lots of telltale signs to look for if you think you might be experiencing allergy symptoms. Signs such as frequent sneezing, itchy or watery eyes and a congested nose or you may experience problems when you eat certain foods. All of these symptoms could be related to allergies. It can be challenging to know what’s the best treatment for your symptoms if you’re not sure what’s causing them. An allergy test is one way to find out what might be triggering your symptoms and provide helpful information to better understand and manage your symptoms.

Allergy blood testing is the same as any other blood test: a small amount of your blood is sent to a lab for analysis.

This blood sample will be tested for hundreds of:

Pollen allergens
Pet allergens
Insect sting allergens
Dust mite allergens
Moulds & yeast allergens
Food allergens

After 2 weeks, you will be invited to a follow up appointment with your Pharmacist to review and discuss your results.