food allergy testing

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Justine Greenwood
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by Justine Greenwood on Mon May 18, 2015 4:54 pm

Re: food allergy testing

Hello and thank you for your question.

I would always recommend discussing allergy testing with your GP in the first instance. They will be able to refer you to a certified NHS allergy clinic where they can perform blood tests or patch tests depending on your circumstance.

If you decide not to go via the GP, I would advise you to contact Allergy UK and ask them to signpost you to a reputable provider. The helpline number is 01322 619 898, and operates from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

For more information on the different types of allergy test, please visit NHS Choices http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Allergies/Pa ... ytest.aspx or Allergy UK website https://www.allergyuk.org/diagnosis--te ... nd-testing

I hope this helps,

Justine
Justine Greenwood
Learning and Development Pharmacist, Rowlands Pharmacy
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