Antibiotics Allergy Test
Carried Out At Your Home By A Qualified Clinician


£ 194.99

This service is ideal if you are busy, unable carry out your tests yourself or visit one of our locations. We will send a qualified clinician to your preferred location where they will carry out the blood tests. Around 1 in 15 people have an allergic reaction to antibiotics, especially penicillin and cephalosporins. In most cases, the allergic reaction is mild to moderate and can take the form of: a raised, itchy skin rash (urticaria, or hives) coughing.

  • 6 tests included

  • Venous blood sample

  • 2 days turnaround

Antibiotics Allergy Test

What this test measures
Read more about the health markers we check in this blood test

Antibiotics Allergy Test

  • Penicillin G
  • Penicillin V
  • Ampicillin
  • Amoxicillin
  • Cefaclor
  • Total IgE

About this test and how it can help you

Antibiotic allergies or hypersensitivity reactions are some of the most common side effects of antibiotics leading to emergency room admission. Always tell your doctor of any previous allergic reaction to any medication, including antibiotics. Mild allergic reactions may only result in a skin rash or itch. A more severe allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis, is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention.

Anaphylactic reactions due to antibiotics may include:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Wheezing
  • Severe nausea/vomiting
  • Lightheadedness, dizziness
  • Fast heart rate
  • Swelling of the face, lips or tongue
  • Shock

If you are allergic to antibiotics, you get signs and symptoms like a rash, swelling of the face or difficulty breathing. A severe allergic reaction is known as anaphylaxis, and usually occurs within an hour of taking an antibiotic.

Any medication can trigger an allergic reaction. That said, some are more likely to cause these types of problems than others: Antibiotics -- amoxicillin (Moxatag), ampicillin, penicillin (Bicillin L-A), tetracycline and others.

How it works when we send a Clinician to your home

Place Your Order

Schedule a home nurse visit for your venous blood sample.

Perform Your Blood Test

Our certified Healthcare Team member will come to your home for the collection.

View Results

Received the results within 24-48 hours.

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