Gluten Intolerance Tests

Testing options for suspected gluten sensitivity, with your results put in context.

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The Forrest Pharmacy & Travel and Health Clinic shopfront on Forrest Road, Edinburgh

Community pharmacies are the first point of contact for everyday healthcare.

NHS

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Availability
Private service
Sample
IV sample
Referral
None needed
Registration
Not required

Gluten Intolerance Tests, Explained

A pharmacist sees you, assesses what is going on, and treats it where treatment is the right answer.

Care you can reach easily, and one less reason to wait for a GP appointment.

Why People Choose Gluten Intolerance Tests

Specific Markers

We choose the tests that are actually relevant to you.

Comfortable Sampling

A venous draw or a finger-prick, whichever your test calls for.

Rapid Reporting

Your results come back promptly.

Follow Up

We talk your results through with you.

How it Works

What Happens at Your Gluten Intolerance Tests Appointment

1

Book Your Appointment

Book online, give us a ring, or simply call in

2

Visit Our Clinic

In central Edinburgh, a short walk from the Old Town and the Meadows

3

Have Your Glucose Intolerance Test

Our expert pharmacists will explain the process during a brief consultation

Booking

Request Your Gluten Intolerance Tests 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.

We only use these details to get back to you about this appointment.

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.

Gluten Intolerance Tests: Your Questions Answered

Can I book Gluten Intolerance Tests without seeing a GP first?

Yes. Gluten Intolerance Tests 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 Gluten Intolerance Tests?

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 Gluten Intolerance Tests done in central Edinburgh?

Yes. Gluten Intolerance Tests 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 Gluten Intolerance Tests?

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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