{"product_id":"uk-essential-allergy-screen-ige-blood-test","title":"UK Essential Allergy Screen \u0026 IgE Blood Test","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_80fb272d480d8bc8\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eDo you suspect that a sudden flare-up of hives, skin redness, lip swelling, or unexpected digestive discomfort is an allergic reaction? Dealing with unexplained, rapid-onset symptoms can be incredibly stressful and disruptive. When you have an allergy, your immune system mistakenly overreacts to otherwise harmless environmental or dietary substances by producing targeted antibodies to fight them off. This physical overreaction causes sudden irritation in your skin, throat, nose, or lungs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eOptimal You UK Essential Allergy Screen \u0026amp; IgE Blood Test\u003c\/b\u003e is designed specifically to help you identify the common triggers behind fast-acting (IgE-mediated) allergic reactions in the UK. By measuring your total Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels alongside a targeted panel of 11 common UK environmental and dietary allergens, this test provides a vital first step toward reclaiming comfort and control over your daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eKey Core Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScreen 11 common UK triggers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMeasure total IgE antibody levels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNarrow down food and grass mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdentify indoor and environmental sensitivities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFast five-day UK doctor report\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eFast-Acting (IgE-Mediated) Allergies Explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eUnlike delayed food intolerances, IgE-mediated allergic reactions typically develop very quickly (often within minutes to a couple of hours) after you encounter a trigger. Classic symptoms include hives, intense itching, redness of the skin, sudden vomiting, and swelling of the lips or face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThis test measures the absolute concentration of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) in your blood, which is often significantly raised during active allergic states, whilst simultaneously checking for specific antibodies targeted at the UK's most frequent triggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eWhat We Test: The 2 Core Biomarkers \u0026amp; 11 Triggers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eOur targeted panel breaks down your immune response across two primary biological markers, analyzing 11 common dietary and environmental triggers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0,0\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,0,1,0\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,0,2,0\"\u003eWhat It Tells Our Medical Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImmunity Marker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Immunoglobulin E (IgE)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,1,2,0\"\u003eMeasures the total volume of allergy-associated antibodies in your blood to evaluate your body's overall immune reactivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDietary Triggers (Food Mix)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCod, Cows Milk, Egg White, Soya Bean, Peanut\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,2,2,0\"\u003eScreens for the most common food allergens responsible for rapid dietary reactions in the UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEnvironmental Triggers (Grass Mix)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCocksfoot, Meadow Fescue, Meadow Rye, Timothy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,3,2,0\"\u003eEvaluates specific grass pollen antibodies linked to seasonal hay fever and respiratory irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIndoor \u0026amp; Animal Allergens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCat Dander, Dog Dander, House Dust Mite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,4,2,0\"\u003eAnalyzes the primary year-round indoor triggers responsible for chronic nasal and skin irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecific Materials \u0026amp; Mould\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLatex, Cladosporium Herbarum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,5,2,0\"\u003eScreens for sensitivities to natural rubber latex and a highly common indoor\/outdoor airborne mould.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e⚠️ Important Information \u0026amp; Test Limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eTo ensure you get the absolute most out of your screen, please review these key medical guidelines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnderstanding \"Mixes\":\u003c\/b\u003e A positive reaction to our Food Mix or Grass Mix confirms that you have an active sensitivity to something within that group, but it does not isolate which individual food or grass is the culprit. You can use this result to successfully narrow down your exposures, or as a guide for further single-allergen testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFalse Positives \u0026amp; Negatives:\u003c\/b\u003e Allergy blood tests can occasionally return \"false positive\" results, meaning you may show elevated antibodies without experiencing physical symptoms upon exposure. Conversely, a negative result cannot fully rule out an allergy if you have had no recent exposure to that specific substance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeep an Allergy Diary:\u003c\/b\u003e To help our doctors deliver the most accurate assessment of your results, we highly recommend keeping a temporary diary. If you experience a reaction, note exactly what you touched, ate, or were near in the preceding 1 to 2 hours, and submit these details with your test request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDietary Reintroduction Safety:\u003c\/b\u003e Decisions regarding reintroducing foods—especially if you have a history of severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis—must \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"153\"\u003ealways\u003c\/b\u003e be made in direct consultation with your GP or an allergy specialist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e📋 Pre-Test Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo Special Preparation Required:\u003c\/b\u003e You do not need to fast, avoid medications, or make any changes to your daily routine prior to collecting your sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"28,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrder Your Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Purchase your test securely online to receive your discreet collection kit with completely free delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlexible Collection Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Conveniently collect your sample from the comfort of home, or select a professional venous blood draw appointment at one of our nationwide partner clinics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"28,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccredited Laboratory Processing:\u003c\/b\u003e Return your completed sample in the provided pre-paid envelope. Your data profile will securely upload to your online portal within an estimated \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"28,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"179\"\u003e5 working days\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"28,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBespoke Doctor's Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Every profile is medically reviewed by a qualified doctor, providing a personalised report and clear, actionable steps to help you manage your sensitivities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Medichecks","offers":[{"title":"Book a Venous Draw at Clinic","offer_id":56777324167542,"sku":"ALUK-2","price":434.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a Venous Draw at Home With a Nurse","offer_id":56777324200310,"sku":"ALUK-3","price":459.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Self Arrange a Professional Sample Collection","offer_id":56777324233078,"sku":"ALUK-4","price":399.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/9390\/1430\/files\/Allergy-Profile-Hero.png?v=1770719224","url":"https:\/\/www.optimalyou.co.uk\/products\/uk-essential-allergy-screen-ige-blood-test","provider":"Optimal You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}