What Are Allergy Test Panels?
Which Panels Are Available?
Food Allergy Panel
Helps evaluate common food allergens such as eggs, milk, wheat, hazelnuts, fish, seafood, fruits and vegetables.
Respiratory Allergy Panel
Helps evaluate sensitivity to pollen, house dust mites, molds, animal dander and other allergens encountered through inhalation.
What Do Allergy Test Panels Provide?
Determining Allergen Sensitivity
Helps evaluate sensitivity to specific food or respiratory allergens.
Comprehensive Screening
Multiple allergens can be examined within the same panel.
Support for the Diagnostic Process
Contributes to clinical evaluation in patients with suspected allergy.
Treatment and Follow-up Plan
Together with specialist evaluation, results can support the follow-up and prevention plan.
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Which Test Do We Use?
Food Panel (35 parameters)
Egg white(f1), egg yolk (chicken)(f75), cow's milk(f2), cow's milk (UHT)(f169), casein(f78), wheat flour(f4), gluten(f79), rice(f9), soybean(f14), sesame(f10), peanut(f13), hazelnut(f17), pistachio(f144), sunflower seed(u87), pumpkin seed(f222), cocoa(f73), orange(f33), strawberry(f44), apple(f49), banana(f92), kiwi(f84), mulberry(f146), fig(f328), tomato(f25), carrot(f31), potato(f35), onion(f48), peach(f95), cherry(f97), black olive(f122), green bean(f132), fish mix (fs14), shellfish mix (fs10), meat mix (fs43), chicken (fs83).
Respiratory Panel (26 parameters)
Grass (early), grass (late)(gs15), grain pollen mix(gs21), cultivated rye(g12), tree (early)(ts23), tree (late)(ts24), olive tree(t9), mulberry tree(t70), weed mix 1(ws19), weed mix (ws20), dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (d1), dermatophagoides farinae(d2), cockroach(blattella germanica)(i6), feather mix (es2), caged birds 3 (es173), cat(e1), dog(e2), horse(e3), cow(e4), goat(e80), sheep(e81), hamster(e84), penicillium notatum(m1), cladosporium herbarum(m2), aspergillus fum.(m3), alternaria alternata(m6)
Our Other Panels
Our Specific Allergy Test Panels
- Beta-Lactam (Penicillin) Antibiotic Allergy Panel (5 parameters)
- NSAID (Painkiller) and Paracetamol Allergy Panel (5 parameters)
- Occupational Allergens Panel (7 parameters)
- Bee Venom and Insect Allergy Profile (7 parameters)
- Gluten Allergy and Intolerance Profile (9 parameters)
Alex Test300 parameters
- The most extensive molecular allergen panel
- Pollens, house dust mites, animals, molds, foods and the venoms of insects such as bees
- Milk, eggs, wheat, nuts, legumes and seafood
- Performed on a blood sample taken from the arm
- Analysis time is approximately 2 weeks
About Allergy Tests
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I have an allergy test in Northern Cyprus?
You can contact Wellcare Laboratories for blood-based allergy testing in Northern Cyprus. You can obtain information about testing and sample collection from our branches at Wellcare Health Clinic in Nicosia, Miracle Hospital in Nicosia and Medicalport Tunççevik Hospital in Kyrenia.
Which allergy test is used at Wellcare?
Wellcare Laboratories uses German Euroimmun tests for food and respiratory allergy panels. Blood samples are tested for specific IgE antibodies against particular allergens. The results help assess which substances you are sensitised to; for an allergy diagnosis, they are interpreted alongside your symptoms and medical history.
Which foods are tested in the food allergy panel?
Our 35-parameter food allergy panel assesses food sources such as milk, egg, casein, wheat, soya, sesame, peanut, hazelnut, pistachio, various fruits and vegetables, fish and crustaceans. Some parameters are mixtures containing more than one food. You can find the detailed list of contents in the Food Panel section on this page.
Which allergies does the respiratory allergy panel test for?
Our 26-parameter respiratory allergy panel tests for sensitisation to grass, tree and weed pollens; house dust mites, moulds and animal-derived allergens. Olive tree pollen and cat and dog allergens are also included in the panel. This panel may help assess allergic rhinitis and allergy-related respiratory symptoms.
Which symptoms should prompt me to have an allergy test?
An allergy assessment may be considered for symptoms such as recurrent sneezing, a runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, or hives and lip swelling after eating a particular food. Tests should be selected according to your symptoms and suspected exposures. Broad food panels are not recommended for everyone without symptoms; positive results that are not clinically significant may lead to unnecessary dietary restrictions.
Do I need to fast or stop taking allergy medication before an allergy test?
Fasting is generally not required if you are only having a specific IgE blood test. Preparation requirements may differ if you are having other blood tests on the same day. Antihistamines can affect skin tests; however, they generally do not need to be stopped for specific IgE blood tests. Please report any medicines you are taking and do not stop taking medication without your doctor's advice.
Can children have allergy tests?
Yes. Specific IgE blood testing can also be performed in children. The allergens to be tested are selected according to the child's symptoms, diet and exposure history. Especially during growth, staple foods such as milk, eggs or wheat should not be removed from the diet solely on the basis of a positive test result.
Does a positive allergy test result mean I definitely have an allergy?
No. A positive specific IgE result indicates sensitisation to the relevant allergen; it does not mean that symptoms will necessarily develop upon exposure to that substance. The result level alone also does not indicate how severe a reaction will be. Your doctor will assess the test result alongside your symptoms and arrange further investigations if needed.
Is a food allergy test the same as a food intolerance test?
No. A food allergy panel tests for IgE-mediated allergic sensitisation. Conditions such as lactose intolerance develop through different mechanisms and cannot be diagnosed using this panel. Testing for specific IgE against wheat or gluten is not a test for coeliac disease either. Appropriate additional investigations should be planned according to your symptoms.
How long do allergy test results take at Wellcare, and what is the cost?
At Wellcare Laboratories, results for Euroimmun food and respiratory allergy panels are ready within 1 working day. You can contact our Nicosia or Kyrenia branches for current prices and information about the panel suitable for you.
Are more comprehensive allergy tests available beyond food and respiratory panels?
Yes. In addition to food and respiratory panels, Wellcare Laboratories offers the ALEX molecular allergy test and specialised tests for different allergen groups. The appropriate test should be selected after assessing your symptoms and previous results. You can visit our Allergy Test Panels page to explore the options, and contact our branches for information about test coverage, prices and turnaround times.