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Allergy Screen (UK Aero Allergens) Blood Test

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What's covered in the price: Laboratory-supplied test kit with sample collection materials and prepaid return packaging. Results turnaround varies by test — see the estimated turnaround time shown above.
Results ready within 2 working days

Your sample goes to a UKAS accredited laboratory meeting ISO 15189 standards.

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Blood sample
Clinic visit
(phlebotomy charges apply)
CQC registered Accredited UK labs ISO 15189

How it works

Your testing journey

From order to results in four simple steps. Full transparency on where each step happens and what it costs.

1
Medi Test Direct kit delivered by post

Receive your kit by post

Dispatched same working day if ordered before 3pm. Royal Mail Tracked delivery, typically 1–3 working days. 90% of kits arrive within 24 hours.

2
Clinic sample collection

Visit a partner clinic

Book a phlebotomy appointment at one of our 365+ UK partner clinics. Take your kit with you — the phlebotomist will collect your sample using the materials provided.

Phlebotomy fee applies (paid at clinic)
3
Venous blood draw at a clinic

Venous blood draw at a clinic

A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm using the vacutainers provided in your kit. The appointment takes around 10 minutes.

4
Return sample by prepaid envelope

Return by prepaid envelope

Seal your sample in the biohazard bag provided and drop it in any Royal Mail postbox using the prepaid Tracked 24 envelope. Post Monday–Thursday for best results.

This focused aeroallergen panel tests for the most common airborne allergens found in the UK. It's specifically designed for people experiencing respiratory symptoms like hay fever, allergic rhinitis, or asthma triggered by environmental factors.

What's covered in the price: You receive a venous blood collection kit and professional laboratory analysis covering Total IgE plus specific IgE testing for 11 key UK aeroallergens including pollens, moulds, dust mites, and animal dander. Results within 2 working days.

Venous Blood Collection Kit

This kit is sent to you and taken to your chosen clinic. The phlebotomist will collect your sample using the materials provided.

  1. 1Vacutainer blood collection tubes
  2. 2Needle and butterfly needle
  3. 3Tourniquet
  4. 4Alcohol swab
  5. 5Cotton wool and gauze
  6. 6Adhesive plaster
  7. 7Biohazard specimen bag
  8. 8Prepaid return envelope (Royal Mail Tracked 24)
  9. 9Laboratory request form
  10. 10Instructions for the phlebotomist
No Fasting Required: You can eat and drink normally before your blood draw. Antihistamines: You can continue taking antihistamines—they do not affect IgE blood test results. Steroids: Long-term oral steroids may lower IgE levels. Discuss with your doctor if you're on steroid medication. Timing: Collect your sample Monday–Wednesday to ensure it reaches the lab promptly. Avoid posting before bank holidays.

Alternaria is included in this allergy panel to detect specific IgE antibodies. A positive result indicates sensitisation, which — combined with a clinical history of symptoms on exposure — supports the diagnosis of allergy. Testing helps identify trigger allergens so that informed avoidance and management decisions can be made.

Aspergillus is included in this allergy panel to detect specific IgE antibodies. A positive result indicates sensitisation, which — combined with a clinical history of symptoms on exposure — supports the diagnosis of allergy. Testing helps identify trigger allergens so that informed avoidance and management decisions can be made.

Cladosporium is included in this allergy panel to detect specific IgE antibodies. A positive result indicates sensitisation, which — combined with a clinical history of symptoms on exposure — supports the diagnosis of allergy. Testing helps identify trigger allergens so that informed avoidance and management decisions can be made.

Birch Pollen is included in this allergy panel to detect specific IgE antibodies. A positive result indicates sensitisation, which — combined with a clinical history of symptoms on exposure — supports the diagnosis of allergy. Testing helps identify trigger allergens so that informed avoidance and management decisions can be made.

Common Ragweed is included in this allergy panel to detect specific IgE antibodies. A positive result indicates sensitisation, which — combined with a clinical history of symptoms on exposure — supports the diagnosis of allergy. Testing helps identify trigger allergens so that informed avoidance and management decisions can be made.

Timothy grass is a major source of grass pollen allergy and a common cause of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in the UK during late spring and summer. It is also the basis for many grass pollen immunotherapy preparations.

House Dust Mite (D. pteronyssinus) is included in this allergy panel to detect specific IgE antibodies. A positive result indicates sensitisation, which — combined with a clinical history of symptoms on exposure — supports the diagnosis of allergy. Testing helps identify trigger allergens so that informed avoidance and management decisions can be made.

Dermatophagoides farinae is included in this allergy panel to detect specific IgE antibodies. A positive result indicates sensitisation, which — combined with a clinical history of symptoms on exposure — supports the diagnosis of allergy. Testing helps identify trigger allergens so that informed avoidance and management decisions can be made.

Cat dander contains the major allergen Fel d 1, produced in saliva and sebaceous glands and shed on skin flakes. It is small, sticky, and persistent in the environment — making it a common trigger of allergic rhinitis and asthma even in homes without cats.

Dog dander allergy is driven mainly by Can f 1 and other proteins found in saliva, urine, and skin. Dog allergens tend to be more variable between breeds than cat allergens but can still trigger significant respiratory and skin symptoms.

Horse Dander is included in this allergy panel to detect specific IgE antibodies. A positive result indicates sensitisation, which — combined with a clinical history of symptoms on exposure — supports the diagnosis of allergy. Testing helps identify trigger allergens so that informed avoidance and management decisions can be made.

Medical Disclaimer

This test is for screening and information only — it is not a medical diagnosis or professional advice. Please have your results reviewed by a qualified doctor or healthcare provider who can explain what they mean for your personal health situation. If your results show anything outside the normal range, or if you're worried about your health, see your doctor as soon as you can. Don't change any medications or treatments based on these results alone — always talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Four steps to clarity

Pick your panel 01

Pick your panel

Browse over 200 clinically designed test kits and choose the one that fits your goals.

Kit to your door 02

Kit to your door

Everything you need arrives in discreet packaging with step-by-step instructions inside.

Collect your sample 03

Collect your sample

Follow the simple instructions in your kit — whether it's a finger-prick at home or a venous draw at a partner clinic.

Insights delivered 04

Insights delivered

Clear, easy-to-understand results sent to you online with actionable health guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Unlike skin prick tests, blood-based IgE allergy tests are not affected by antihistamines, steroids, or inhalers. You can continue all your regular medications and still get accurate results.

A positive IgE result means your immune system has produced antibodies to that allergen (sensitisation). However, sensitisation does not always cause clinical symptoms. Results should be interpreted alongside your symptom history, ideally with a GP or allergy specialist.

No. Allergy blood tests are not affected by recent food intake.

This panel covers the most common UK aeroallergens including grass pollens, tree pollens, house dust mites, mould spores, and animal dander — the allergens most frequently responsible for allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, and perennial nasal symptoms.

Yes, indirectly. Grass pollen sensitivity peaks May-July. Tree pollen peaks March-May. House dust mite and mould allergies are perennial but may worsen in autumn and winter. Knowing your triggers helps plan preventive treatment.

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