ALLERGY Testing SERVICES
Practical allergy testing support from your local pharmacy
Clear answers for allergy symptoms
Pharmacy-led support available across Edinburgh, Lothian, Fife, Glasgow and Tayside.
Allergies can be difficult to pin down. You may be dealing with symptoms that come and go, reactions that seem inconsistent, or ongoing issues that affect your day-to-day life without a clear cause. Common triggers include foods, pollens, pet dander, dust, moulds, and other environmental allergens.
Our pharmacy team offers a focused range of allergy testing services to help you better understand what may be affecting you or your child.
We offer various types of tests, from food-specific to detailed panels. Our team help you choose the most appropriate option and guides you through the process.
Our Allergy Services brings together six different testing options, each designed to support a different level of investigation. Book online, and we will guide you through the rest.
Determining the cause of your allergic reactions can be a huge relief with test results that give you peace of mind.
GENERAL allergy tests
First-Line Allergy Panel
If you are experiencing general allergy symptoms, and want a sensible starting point. Our First-Line Allergy Panel is designed to identify many of the most common triggers. It is a useful first step when allergies are suspected, but the cause is still unclear. A quick and accurate entry point for allergy diagnosis to help begin the process of identifying common triggers.
Enhanced Allergy Panel
If symptoms are continuing despite more basic testing. Our Enhanced Allergy Panel offers broader insight. It looks at a wider range of allergens, including additional foods and environmental triggers, and is suitable when a more detailed allergy profile is needed. Dears describes it as a deeper dive for people still searching for the cause of their allergy symptoms.
Complete Allergy Panel
For ongoing, complex, or multi-trigger symptoms, our Complete Allergy Panel offers the most comprehensive overview. This panel covers 60+ allergens across food and environmental categories, making it the strongest option when symptoms are broad, long-standing, or previous testing has not provided a clear answer.
SPECIFIC allergy tests
Allergy to Food (Adult) Blood Test
Our Allergy to Food (Adult) Blood Test is designed to help uncover food-related reactions that may be affecting your health and wellbeing. It is a useful option if you suspect certain foods may be contributing to digestive discomfort, skin symptoms, or other ongoing issues and want clearer evidence to guide your next step.
Allergy to Food (Junior) Blood Test
The test Our Allergy to Food (Junior) Blood Test is designed for children aged 2 to 17 and helps identify food reactions that may be affecting wellbeing at home or school. The test covers IgG reactions to over 100 food and drink ingredients, with results returned in around 7 days and aftercare support included.
Food & Environmental Allergy Test
Exploring both food and environmental triggers, our Food and Environmental Allergy Test offers a practical combined approach. This test covers common food allergens alongside environmental factors such as pollens, dust, and animal dander, helpful when symptoms may have more than one cause.
UNDERSTAND YOUR ALLERGY SYMPTOMS WITH TESTING DESIGNED TO BRING MORE CLARITY. WHEN SYMPTOMS ARE VAGUE, RECURRING, OR AFFECTING EVERYDAY LIFE, THE RIGHT TEST CAN HELP YOU MOVE FROM UNCERTAINTY TO A CLEARER NEXT STEP.
ALLERGY SUPPORT TIPS
- Notice patterns: symptoms linked to meals, seasons, pets, dust, or specific environments may point to useful next steps.
- Do not guess for too long: if symptoms keep returning, testing can help reduce uncertainty and avoid unnecessary restriction or trial-and-error.
- Choose the right level of testing: some people need a simple first step, while others benefit from broader food and environmental panels.
- Get support interpreting results: allergy testing is most useful when it leads to a clear, sensible plan.
HOW IT WORKS
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FAQs
If you are not sure what is causing your symptoms, the First-Line Allergy Panel is often the most sensible place to begin. If symptoms are more complex, long-standing, or involve several possible triggers, one of the broader panels may be more appropriate.
These three services offer different levels of testing depth. The First-Line Allergy Panel is a practical starting point for common triggers, the Enhanced Allergy Panel investigates a wider range of allergens, and the Complete Allergy Panel is the most comprehensive option for complex or ongoing symptoms.
Yes. We offer Allergy to Food (Adult) Blood Test and Allergy to Food (Junior) Blood Test services. The junior version is suitable for children aged 2 to 17.
Yes. Our Food and Environmental Allergy Test is designed to look at both food-related and environmental allergy triggers within one service.
Turnaround time depends on the test. Some of the allergy pages mention results in around 5 to 7 days, depending on the service. Your booking information or appointment guidance will confirm the expected turnaround for your chosen test.
In many cases, no. These services are designed to be accessed directly through the pharmacy. If your results suggest further medical follow-up is needed, you can then take the next step with clearer information.
Often, yes. Many people use allergy testing because symptoms are persistent but unclear. Testing can help identify whether allergies may be playing a role and guide a more informed next step.
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