Our children’s allergy service at Evelina London Children’s Hospital is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Evelina London is also one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals.
We provide advanced diagnostic services for children’s food allergies, including peanut allergy.
Food allergy testing
Almost 1 in 12 children have a food allergy in the UK. Depending on the type of allergy they have, they can experience mild symptoms such as an itchy rash or a severe life-threatening reaction like anaphylaxis.
We can test for all types of food allergy in children and offer a range of tests at our specialist centre, including:
- blood tests for IgE-mediated food allergies
- skin prick testing: This is where a small amount of food in a solution is placed on the skin of your child and the area is pricked with a needle to test for symptoms
- supervised oral food challenge: This is where a specialist will feed your child a suspected allergenic food in a medically controlled environment to test for symptoms
A centre of excellence in allergy research
Our specialists are committed to the advancement of research in allergy medicine. We have received accreditation at the highest level by the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network (GA2LEN) and the World Allergy Organisation (WAO).
Through our active research programme, we are established leaders in providing innovative paediatric allergy care.
Related services
Find out more about related investigations, treatments and services for children's allergies:
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Food allergy testing in children
A food challenge is a test carried out in hospital to see if your child is able to eat a certain food. It helps determine a food allergy.
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Food allergy
A food allergy is when your immune system reacts to certain foods. Learn about food allergies like nuts, milk and eggs along with treatment options.
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Milk allergies in babies
Find out how to tell if your baby has a milk allergy. Understand why some babies are allergic to milk, and what tests and treatments are available.
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Children’s infectious diseases and immunology
Our infectious diseases and immunology service provides advice for a range of childhood infections.
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Fungal lung diseases
Some fungi can affect the lungs and if left untreated can cause serious lung diseases, including severe cases of asthma. Learn more.
Locations
Our children's allergy service is available in the following locations:
Discover our children's allergy specialists
Meet our team of leading paediatric consultants. From food tests to respiratory interventions, our specialists are here to provide personalised care to you.