Custom Allergy Test
Rather than a fixed list, this panel is built around the particular allergens you want checked.
Community pharmacies are the first point of contact for everyday healthcare.
NHS
- Availability
- Private service
- Sample
- IV sample
- Clinic
- Allergy Tests
- Referral
- None needed
- Registration
- Not required
Custom Allergy Test, Explained
Useful when you already have a strong idea of the trigger, when a previous panel missed something you suspect, or when you need particular allergens checked for a specific reason.
Talk to us first and we will help you decide what is worth including. Testing for something you have never reacted to rarely adds anything useful, and we would rather tell you that beforehand.
Why People Choose Custom Allergy Test
Quick appointment
The sample takes a few minutes. You do not need to stop antihistamines beforehand unless we tell you otherwise.
Reviewed with you
A pharmacist goes through the report with you and explains what the readings do and do not tell you.
Private and unhurried
Seen in a private consultation room, with time to ask questions.
Sensible next steps
If your results point towards something that needs a GP or a dietitian, we will say so and help you get there.
How it WorksWhat Happens at Your Custom Allergy Test Appointment
Book a slot
Pick a time. We will confirm which sample the test needs before you come in.
Give your sample
Either a finger-prick or a blood sample taken from the arm, depending on the test.
Go through your report
We contact you when the report is back and talk it through, including what is worth acting on.
Booking
Request Your Custom Allergy Test Appointment
Online booking is coming soon. In the meantime, leave your details below and a member of our team will call you back to arrange a convenient time, usually the same day.
Prefer to Call?
Speak to a member of the team directly. We are happy to answer any questions and book you in over the phone.
0131 225 7770- Monday to Friday
- 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Or visit us at 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP.
Custom Allergy Test: Your Questions Answered
Can I book Custom Allergy Test without seeing a GP first?
- Yes. Custom Allergy Test is a private service you can book directly with us, with no GP referral and no need to be registered with a nearby practice. If your needs would be better met by a GP or hospital, we will tell you clearly and point you in the right direction.
What happens during Custom Allergy Test?
- A trained member of our team takes a blood sample from your arm in a private consultation room. Please allow around fifteen minutes for the appointment.
Can I have Custom Allergy Test done in central Edinburgh?
- Yes. Custom Allergy Test is available at Forrest Pharmacy, 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP, as part of our Allergy Tests. We are in the city centre, a short walk from the Old Town, Southside and Newington, with bus routes stopping nearby. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Book online or call 0131 225 7770.
Can I just walk in for Custom Allergy Test?
- Walk-ins are welcome, and we keep appointments available each day for people who need to be seen quickly. Booking ahead, online or on 0131 225 7770, is the best way to secure a time that suits you. If you are unsure whether this is the right service, ask to speak to a pharmacist when you call.
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