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Allergy Testing Service

$0.00 AUD

Blood collection procedure :

1. Visit your local GP, and get a referral letter to your local pathology labs;

2. Pay $385 to the pathology lab and get the blood collected;

ACT           Capital Pathology
NSW         Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology
Barratt Er Smith Pathology
Southern.IML Pathology
OLD/NT    Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
SA             Clinpath Pathology
TAS           Hobart Pathology
Launceston Pathology
North West Pathology
VIC           Melbourne Pathology
WA           Clinipath Pathology

3. The pathology labs will send the blood samples to Sonic Healthcare, Macquarie Park, NSW;

4. The testing reports will be sent to the GP;

5. GP will discuss the results with the patients;

 

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Description

Allergy affects a lot of people in the Australia. But almost half of all people with allergy symptoms have not had a diagnosis from a doctor. And even fewer people know what allergen or allergens they react to. Some people might not even be aware that the symptoms they are experiencing are caused by an allergy. Let’s take a look at allergy and allergy testing.

What is allergy? 

An allergic reaction takes place when your immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless substance as a threat and takes excessive defensive action. Substances that trigger an allergic reaction are called allergens.

Allergy may affect your family life, work performance, social activities and more. Allergy symptoms can affect your sleep, which can impact your energy levels during the day. And ultimately some allergies can even be life-threatening.

Symptoms of an allergic reaction

There are many types of allergies. The severity of symptoms for each type can vary, and you may experience your symptoms differently from other people with allergy. Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction might include:

Pollen

  • blocked, stuffy nose
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • frequent sneezing
  • runny nose
House dust mite

  • blocked, stuffy nose
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • frequent sneezing
  • runny nose
  • headache
  • tiredness in the morning
  • dry or sore throat
  • coughing
  • shortness of breath
  • skin reactions
Pet dander

  • blocked, stuffy nose
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • frequent sneezing
  • runny nose

 

Insect venom

  • any symptoms that go beyond the normal sensation of pain, local redness and weals should be taken very seriously. Those affected should see a doctor or call an ambulance as soon as possible
Mould spores

  • blocked, stuffy nose
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • frequent sneezing
  • runny nose
  • coughing
  • asthma
Food

  • bloating
  • diarrhoea
  • nausea
  • skin reactions
  • itching
  • in severe cases, anaphylaxis

How to do the test