PROBLEMS > Intolerances and Allergies

Think you have an allergy?

1 in 4 people suffer uncomfortable symptoms from food intolerances or allergies. It is a significant and inescapable problem caused by certain environmental substances or sometimes ingredients within food.

It can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint what substances are causing symptoms of a suspected intolerance or allergy.

We offer a simple finger prick test with no waiting list and fast results, so you can get to the root of what is causing your discomfort immediately.

Signs of an allergy

Signs of an intolerance

Types of services available

One of the most comprehensive tests on the market, we offer complete allergy and food intolerance tests that can be completed at home or in clinic.

Complete Allergy Test

A comprehensive allergen lgE antibody test that tests against 297 components, including pollen, mould, fungus, mites, pets, insects and a range of foods.

Beneficial for those who suffer from multiple food and inhalant allergies and can help identify which allergens are cross-reacting.

Complete Food Intolerance Test

A comprehensive intolerance screening test that tests against 283 food extracts and molecular food antigens.

This is not an allergy but an immune system reaction that develops IgG (Immunoglobulin G) antibodies against specific foods.

Allergies

An allergy is when your body has a reaction to a particular food, substance or environmental factor. An allergic reaction takes place when the body’s immune system is triggered by a harmless substance such as pollen, certain foods or dust particles, for example.

What is happening in this situation is that your immune system has mistaken a normally harmless substance for a dangerous invader. As a result, your immune system produces antibodies that then remain on the alert for that particular allergen. So if and when you’re exposed to the same allergen again, those antibodies can release immune system chemicals – such as histamine – that can cause allergy symptoms.

Food intolerances

A food intolerance is when your body has difficulty digesting certain foods, and has an unpleasant physical reaction to them as a result. This reaction can cause symptoms like bloating and stomach pain, which usually occur a few hours after eating the food.

The Process

We have endeavoured to make the process as straight forward and efficient as possible.

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Take action today

The waiting time for allergy tests of this standard on the NHS is approximately 18 months. You can avoid waiting for GP appointments and referral to a specialist clinic by contacting Living Room Health today.

Our complete allergy and food intolerance tests are the most comprehensive tests on the market – a simple-to-use finger prick test (as opposed to patch testing) that is analysed at a UK laboratory.

The test can be completed in the comfort of your own home or in our clinic at no extra cost.