Allergy Screen (Essential Foods) Blood Test
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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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
- 1Vacutainer blood collection tubes
- 2Needle and butterfly needle
- 3Tourniquet
- 4Alcohol swab
- 5Cotton wool and gauze
- 6Adhesive plaster
- 7Biohazard specimen bag
- 8Prepaid return envelope (Royal Mail Tracked 24)
- 9Laboratory request form
- 10Instructions for the phlebotomist
Cow's milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in childhood and may also persist into adulthood. Reactions are driven by IgE antibodies to milk proteins (mainly casein, alpha-lactalbumin, and beta-lactoglobulin) and can range from mild skin rashes to severe systemic reactions.
Egg white contains the most allergenic egg proteins (ovomucoid, ovalbumin, ovotransferrin, lysozyme). Egg allergy is most common in young children and can trigger eczema flare-ups, urticaria, gastrointestinal symptoms, and anaphylaxis in sensitised individuals.
Egg Yolk 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.
Codfish 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.
Peanut is one of the most clinically significant food allergens because reactions tend to be severe and lifelong. Even tiny amounts can trigger anaphylaxis in sensitised individuals, making accurate testing essential.
Soya 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.
Wheat allergy is an IgE-mediated reaction distinct from coeliac disease. It can trigger skin, gastrointestinal, and respiratory symptoms, and in adults wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis is a recognised severe form.
Sesame 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.
Kiwi 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.
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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Kit to your door
Everything you need arrives in discreet packaging with step-by-step instructions inside.
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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.
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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 tests for the most common food allergens responsible for IgE-mediated reactions in both children and adults — typically including milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanut, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Check the full allergen list on this page.
Yes. Blood-based IgE testing can be performed at any age and is particularly useful for children with eczema or those taking antihistamines. Results should be discussed with your child's GP or a paediatric allergist.
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