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Paediatric Allergy Test

May be covered by Discovery Medical Aid—check your plan for details

Paediatric Allergy Test

WHY YOU SHOULD TEST YOUR CHILD FOR ALLERGIES

 

Here’s the good news …

By avoiding things that cause allergic reactions, your child will be happier and healthier.

The not-so-good news, the frequency of allergies in children has been increasing over the past few decades. It is seen globally and involves various types of allergies including food allergies, asthma, eczema (atopic dermatitis), and allergic rhinitis (hay fever)..  Remember, it’s easier to avoid allergens if you know what is causing the reaction.

R799.00

 

Consider a paediatric allergy test if your child is experiencing any red-alert symptoms.

 

An allergic reaction can happen anywhere in or on the body, including the skin, eyes, lining of the stomach, nose, sinuses, throat and lungs. These are the places where the immune system fights off germs that are breathed in, swallowed, or that come into contact with the skin.

 

Allergic reactions can cause:

  • Sneezing
  • Itchy ears
  • Itchy rash
  • Hives or itchy welts
  • Itchy roof of mouth
  • Red, itchy and/or dry skin
  • Itchy, runny and/or stuffy nose
  • Red, itchy and/or watery eyes
  • Asthma symptoms, such as shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing
  • Anaphylaxis, a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction (seen as a medical emergency, it can cause trouble breathing as well as coughing, vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, fainting or death)

 

  1. Purchase this test by adding it to the cart at the top of the page.
  2. Once it arrives, please book your FREE sample collection at one of the Clicks Clinics on our list. Since the test requires a blood sample taken via a heel prick, it is not advisable for infants / children under one year of age.
  3. Take your sample collection kit to your selected Clicks Clinic appointment.
  4. A medical professional will collect your sample and give it back to you.
  5. Call us to arrange for pick up and analysis at the BioSmart pathology laboratory.

 

The analysis will determine the levels of IgE antibodies that react to:

  • Birch Pollen
  • Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus (House Dust Mite)
  • Cat Epithelia and Horse Epithelia (Dander)
  • Aspergillus Fumigatus (Saprophytic Fungus)
  • Egg White
  • Cow’s Milk
  • Beta-Lactoglobulin (nBos d 5)
  • Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA)
  • Flour Mix 4
  • Soybean
  • Hazelnut
  • Potato
  • Cacao (Chocolate)
  • Cross-reactive Carbohydrate Determinant (CCD).

The amount of each IgE antibody is measured which gives insight into the severity of the allergic reaction. You’ll receive your comprehensive, easy-to-understand Paediatric Allergy Report via email within 48 hours after sample collection, along with guidance on your next steps.

Blood samples taken at selected stores.

Paediatric Allergy Test

May be covered by Discovery Medical Aid—check your plan for details

R799.00

 

Consider a paediatric allergy test if your child is experiencing any red-alert symptoms.

 

An allergic reaction can happen anywhere in or on the body, including the skin, eyes, lining of the stomach, nose, sinuses, throat and lungs. These are the places where the immune system fights off germs that are breathed in, swallowed, or that come into contact with the skin.

 

Allergic reactions can cause:

  • Sneezing
  • Itchy ears
  • Itchy rash
  • Hives or itchy welts
  • Itchy roof of mouth
  • Red, itchy and/or dry skin
  • Itchy, runny and/or stuffy nose
  • Red, itchy and/or watery eyes
  • Asthma symptoms, such as shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing
  • Anaphylaxis, a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction (seen as a medical emergency, it can cause trouble breathing as well as coughing, vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, fainting or death)

 

  1. Purchase this test by adding it to the cart at the top of the page.
  2. Once it arrives, please book your FREE sample collection at one of the Clicks Clinics on our list. Since the test requires a blood sample taken via a heel prick, it is not advisable for infants / children under one year of age.
  3. Take your sample collection kit to your selected Clicks Clinic appointment.
  4. A medical professional will collect your sample and give it back to you.
  5. Call us to arrange for pick up and analysis at the BioSmart pathology laboratory.

 

The analysis will determine the levels of IgE antibodies that react to:

  • Birch Pollen
  • Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus (House Dust Mite)
  • Cat Epithelia and Horse Epithelia (Dander)
  • Aspergillus Fumigatus (Saprophytic Fungus)
  • Egg White
  • Cow’s Milk
  • Beta-Lactoglobulin (nBos d 5)
  • Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA)
  • Flour Mix 4
  • Soybean
  • Hazelnut
  • Potato
  • Cacao (Chocolate)
  • Cross-reactive Carbohydrate Determinant (CCD).

The amount of each IgE antibody is measured which gives insight into the severity of the allergic reaction. You’ll receive your comprehensive, easy-to-understand Paediatric Allergy Report via email within 48 hours after sample collection, along with guidance on your next steps.

Blood samples taken at selected stores.

BioSmart is part of Discovery HealthID

South Africa’s first and most extensive digital healthcare platform for doctors. It enables them to access their patients’ electronic health records through an iPad or computer.

Samples can be collected at participating Clicks clinics.

For your convenience, have your blood samples collected at your nearest Clicks Clinic. Simply book your Clinic appointment, select BIOSMART Tests as the appointment type. Then arrive at your appointment with your BioSmart sample collection kit and the nurse will do the rest. You don’t have to pay for this service.