Allergy & Intolerance Testing at Enigma Healthcare, Tarporley
At Enigma Healthcare, Tarporley, we provide a comprehensive range of different allergy testing, to help you identify specific triggers, so you can manage symptoms effectively and improve your quality of life. From Seasonal Allergy testing if you suffer from Hay fever to food allergy and intolerance testing.
We have an experienced team of specialist nursing staff, so you can be confident you’re in the caring and expert hands.
Allergic reactions can range from mild discomfort to severe symptoms, all caused by the immune system mistakenly identifying a harmless substance as a threat. This triggers the release of histamines, leading to symptoms such as sneezing, itching, swelling, or more serious symptoms.
Dust mites, mould spores, pollen (tree, grass, and weed), and pet dander
Nuts, dairy, shellfish and seafood, eggs, wheat, and much more
Including dogs and cats
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Blood Test includes: Grass Mix, Weed Mix, Dust Mix, Mould Mix, Tree Mix, and Single Allergens (19) including: Beef, Bermuda grass, Cat dander, Clam, Common silver birch, Cow’s milk, Crab, Dog dander, Egg white, Egg yolk, Fish (Cod), Hazelnut, Horse dander, Latex, Nettle, Peanut, Shrimp/Prawn, Soya bean, Wheat
Our routine seasonal allergy tests are completed by skin prick testing, which carries a very low risk of side-effects and provides high-quality information. Includes: Tree Pollen (oak, birch, hazel, alder), Grass Pollen, Weed Pollen, Cultivated Rye Pollen, Domestic Pet (cat, dog), Dust Mites.
Blood test that includes investigation for allergy: Peanut only
Blood Test Includes: Total IgE with individual IgE allergens for: Cod, Prawn/Shrimp, Salmon, Scallop, Squid, Tuna
Blood Test Includes: details: Total IgE with individual IgE allergens for: Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia nut, Peanut, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Poppy seed, Pumpkin seed, Sesame seed, Sunflower seed, Walnut
The UK Aero Allergen blood test (also known as Allergy Profile 2 or Test Code 2A) is a laboratory test that measures your blood levels of total and specific IgE antibodies to identify sensitivities to common airborne triggers such as: Alternaria, Aspergillus, Birch pollen, Cat dander, Cladosporium, Common ragweed, Derma farinae, Dog dander, House dust mite, Horse dander, Timothy grass
The Coeliac/Gluten Sensitivity Profile (GSA) is a blood test panel used to screen for coeliac disease and immune reactions to gluten.
Blood Test includes: total IgE with individual IgE allergens for: Alpha-lactalbumin – milk proteins, Beta-lactoglobulin – milk proteins, Casein – milk proteins, Cow’s milk, Goat’s milk, Mare’s milk, Sheep’s milk, Whey (cow and ewe)
Understanding your allergies allows you to take proactive steps in avoiding triggers and finding the right treatment. Whether it’s seasonal allergies & hay fever, food allergies, or environmental triggers, our expert team provides accurate testing using blood tests and skin prick tests to assess sensitivity levels.
We test for both immediate and delayed reactions to give you a complete picture of your body’s responses.
We do not accept child appointments under the age of 18 at this time.
Please note: Before any allergy appointment, you must stop taking any anti-histamines 3 days prior to your appointment.
Your allergy appointment will be booked with one of our dedicated Nurses or Healthcare Assistants, at a time that is convenient for you.
For results from a Skin Prick Test, you will receive the results straight away.
Results that require a blood test, these will be sent to our laboratory and are usually back within 5-7 working days. Please note however, that some tests can take longer, so our health practitioner will confirm with you during your appointment, when you should expect to receive your results. For blood tests you will receive a full report of your results, emailed to you via PDF.
We have a range of expert consultants of the highest calibre of specialists that we can refer you to following your allergy testing results, if you require. These include Dermatologists, Ear Nose and Throat Consultants and a Nutritionist to go through next steps and what treatment options may be available to you.
