Check the common allergy triggers, near Cardiff
A focused blood test for the nine allergens behind an estimated 80% of common sensitisation. If your symptoms point to a likely everyday trigger — a pet, dust mite, a common pollen or one of the top food allergens — this is a sensible, cost-effective first step. Self-refer at our Penarth or Cowbridge clinics near Cardiff.
Nine leading allergens.
What is included for £154
- ✓Blood draw at Penarth or Cowbridge, near Cardiff
- ✓Nine leading allergens across pets, dust mite, pollens and foods
- ✓Specific IgE for each allergen, plus Total IgE
- ✓Plain-English report with your results and reference ranges
- ✓Anything outside the normal range flagged clearly
- ✓Report emailed to you, easy to share with a clinician
The common triggers, quickly checked
Most everyday allergy symptoms come back to a small number of usual suspects. This first-line panel measures specific IgE against the nine allergens that account for roughly 80% of common sensitisation — the pets, dust mite, pollens and top food allergens seen most often in primary care — so you can either confirm what you already suspect or rule it out and take the next step.
Focused, not exhaustive
Ideal when symptoms point to a likely everyday trigger. A sensible first step before considering a broader panel.
A report you can read
Your results come with reference ranges and plain-English notes, with anything out of range flagged so it is easy to spot.
A doctor if you want one
Prefer to talk it through? Book a private GP appointment and one of our doctors will go through your results and next steps.
Worth checking if you recognise these
The first-line panel is a good match when your symptoms fit one of the usual, everyday triggers.
If you have ever had a severe reaction such as swelling or difficulty breathing, seek urgent medical care. A blood test is not for diagnosing anaphylaxis.
The nine allergens in the panel
Nine allergens grouped into four areas, each measured for specific IgE. Tap a group to see what is included.
Animals 3
Food 3
Pollen & grass 2
Proteins 1
Your report lists every allergen measured with its specific IgE result and reference range.
Difficult veins? We find them with ultrasound
If you have fragile or hard-to-find veins and have had failed attempts before, our consultant radiologists can take the sample under real-time ultrasound. It is the only such service in South Wales, and patients travel to us from across Wales and the West for it.
Nobody had managed to take my blood in years without several attempts. Here it was done first time with the ultrasound. Such a relief.
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Book
Self-refer online or by phone. No GP letter needed. Same-week appointments at Penarth or Cowbridge.
Your appointment
The draw takes about 15 to 30 minutes. Tell us if you have difficult veins and we will use ultrasound.
Your report
A plain-English report with reference ranges, emailed to you, with anything out of range flagged. Usually within about six days.
Talk it through
Optional: book a private GP appointment to go through your results and plan any next steps.
First-Line Allergy blood test
All inclusive. Nine leading allergens in a single blood draw.
- ✓Blood draw at Penarth or Cowbridge
- ✓Specific IgE for nine leading allergens, plus Total IgE
- ✓Plain-English report with reference ranges, emailed to you
- ✓Ultrasound-guided draw available for difficult veins
A £50 booking deposit secures your slot and comes off the total.
Common questions about the first-line allergy test
How much is the First-Line Allergy Panel?
£154 all inclusive. That covers the blood draw, specific IgE testing for all nine allergens listed above, Total IgE, and a plain-English report emailed to you. A £50 deposit secures your appointment and comes off the total.
Which allergens does it test for?
Nine in total, grouped into four areas: animals (cat epithelium and dander, dog epithelium, European house dust mite), foods (egg white, milk, peanut), pollen and grass (silver birch, timothy grass), and Total IgE. You can see the full list in the panel above.
How is this different from the Comprehensive Allergy IgE panel?
This is our focused, first-line screen for the leading everyday triggers — the pets, dust mite, pollens and top food allergens that cover most cases. Our Comprehensive Allergy IgE panel tests more than 60 allergens across a much wider range and is a better fit for complex or unusual cases, or when a first-line test has not pinned things down.
How is this different from a skin prick test?
This is a blood test that measures specific IgE antibodies, so it can be done without stopping antihistamines and without exposing your skin to allergens. It is useful when skin testing is not suitable or when you want a straightforward first-line check of the common triggers.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. This is a self-refer test. Book online or call 029 2199 9300.
Do I need to prepare or fast?
No fasting is needed for an allergy IgE test, and you do not need to stop antihistamines. We will confirm anything specific to your appointment when you book.
How quickly will I get my results?
Usually within about six days. Your report lists every allergen measured with its specific IgE result and reference range, and flags anything outside the normal range. We will confirm timing when you book.
Where is the blood taken?
At our Penarth clinic (13 Washington Buildings, CF64 2AD) or our Cowbridge clinic (10 High Street, CF71 7AG). Both are a short drive from Cardiff with easy parking.
I have difficult veins. Can you still take blood?
Yes. Our consultant radiologists can take the sample under real-time ultrasound, the only such service in South Wales. Mention it when you book so we can allow time.
What if this panel is negative but my symptoms continue?
A negative first-line result means the nine most common triggers are unlikely to be the cause, which is useful information. If symptoms persist, the next step is usually a broader panel like our Comprehensive Allergy IgE panel, or a review with a doctor to plan further investigation.
Can a doctor talk me through my results?
Yes. You can book a private GP appointment and one of our doctors will go through your results and next steps.
Want a doctor to explain the results?
Allergy results are most useful alongside your symptoms and history. Book a private GP appointment and one of our doctors will talk you through what your results mean and any next steps.
Book a GP appointmentTwo clinics, close to Cardiff
Penarth Clinic
13 Washington Buildings
Stanwell Road, Penarth
CF64 2AD
Mon to Thu 9:00 to 18:00
Fri 9:00 to 17:00
Sat 9:00 to 15:00
Cowbridge Clinic
Beauty Within
10 High Street, Cowbridge
CF71 7AG
By appointment. Please call for availability.
Get directionsPatients travel to us from Cardiff, Penarth, Cowbridge, Barry, Newport, Bridgend and across the Vale of Glamorgan.
Important: Allergy results are most useful when read alongside your symptoms by a doctor who knows your history. A positive IgE result shows sensitisation and does not always mean a clinical allergy, and a first-line panel this size will not rule out every allergy. We recommend discussing your results with your own GP, or booking a private GP appointment with us, before acting on any findings. If you have ever had a severe allergic reaction, seek urgent medical care. Lab values alone do not constitute medical advice.
Start with the usual suspects.
Self-refer for the First-Line Allergy Panel: nine leading allergens covering roughly 80% of common sensitisation, checked in one appointment. £154 all inclusive at Penarth or Cowbridge, near Cardiff.