Allergy testing

An effective way of testing for allergies is by performing a skin prick test. 
I can perform this for common allergens which are eaten as well as inhaled. 
For fresh fruits, I can perform prick to prick tests! 

The test is usually carried out on the inner forearm. (Avoid piriton for 72 hours please!)
A drop of the allergen selected (after taking a detailed history) is placed on the skin. 
The skin is then pricked through the drop with the tip of a lancet! 
This may feel a bit uncomfortable but not painful. 
Even infants less than a year are surprisingly cooperative, I haven't had a child cry yet!
The test results are read in 20 minutes followed by counselling!

In some situations, IgE blood tests may provide additional / complementary information

Please read the leaflet at the bottom of the page on Allergy testing!