Blood test for allergy/intolerance testing

molly09

Hi,
I am just wondering would anyone be able to reconnnend a clinic that takes blood to identify intolerances to wheat etc.

Thank you
M

molly09

Hi
Sorry I meant to post this in the nutrition thread, would a mod be able to move it please?

mauraf

molly09 wrote: »

Hi,
I am just wondering would anyone be able to reconnnend a clinic that takes blood to identify intolerances to wheat etc.

Thank you
M

They do Allergy testing in the hermitage in Lucan...not sure if that's for children only though!
A dermatologist will also normally do a blood test to ascertain if a skin issue is being driven by an allergen.

Staph

Visit your doctor if you think you are are coeliac. They will evaluate you and ensure that you visit consultants for confirmatory testing/evaluation if required.

Faith

You need to speak to your GP. Nutritionists and other “professionals” will be more than happy to take your money and tell you you’re wheat and dairy intolerant, but it won’t be worth any more than the paper it’s written on unless it’s diagnosed by a qualified medical practitioner.

If you genuinely have developed coeliac disorder, it needs to be very carefully managed under medical supervision. If you are concerned about IBS type symptoms, you can also speak to a dietitician (not sure if you need a referral). For many food intolerances, the only accurate way to identify them is through an exclusion diet.

AndrewJRenko

I had a one-off fairly dramatic reaction to fresh strawberry many years ago. I've avoided it ever since, but I'd love to know if it is still going to be an issue. Boots used to do allergy testing here, but got out of it fairly recently. Do I have any other options for testing?

odyssey06

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

I had a one-off fairly dramatic reaction to fresh strawberry many years ago. I've avoided it ever since, but I'd love to know if it is still going to be an issue. Boots used to do allergy testing here, but got out of it fairly recently. Do I have any other options for testing?

This is probably why Boots stopped...
http://www.thejournal.ie/warning-intolerance-testing-ireland-3822974-Jan2018/

Dizzyblonde

Mod note:Moved from the Food forum.

Martina1991

AndrewJRenko wrote:

I had a one-off fairly dramatic reaction to fresh strawberry many years ago. I've avoided it ever since, but I'd love to know if it is still going to be an issue. Boots used to do allergy testing here, but got out of it fairly recently. Do I have any other options for testing?

Any GP practice can take a blood sample and send it to the local hospital lab for food allergy testing.

Or even a celiac test in the OP's case.

Staph

A blood test is only an indicator for coeliac disease. Following the results, you would then need a biopsy from the small intestine to conclusively diagnose the disease.

AndrewJRenko

Martina1991 wrote: »

Any GP practice can take a blood sample and send it to the local hospital lab for food allergy testing.

Or even a celiac test in the OP's case.

Just to confirm - are you talking about allergy testing or intolerance testing?

Martina1991

AndrewJRenko wrote:

Just to confirm - are you talking about allergy testing or intolerance testing?

Allergy testing in your case if you had a reaction to strawberries