# Private allergy consultation and testing costs explained https://www.med-easy.co.uk/guides/private-allergy-consultation-testing-costs/ Publisher: Med Easy Source material checked: 2026-10-20 Editorial information; no registered-clinician review is claimed. General UK healthcare information. Country-specific rules and provider examples retain the limits stated in the text. Fees are dated examples, not live quotes. ## Short answer Compare the specialist assessment, proposed tests, laboratory charges and result discussion together. Some providers include clinic-based testing within the consultation, while external blood tests or later reviews cost extra. Start with the clinical question and ask which investigation is appropriate rather than choosing a test panel by its size or headline price. An allergy test is useful within an assessment that asks the right clinical question and explains the result. Compare the consultation, the proposed investigation and the follow-up arrangement together before choosing a price. ## Key points - A consultation price and a test-only price may cover different stages of care. - Keep external laboratory charges visible when they are not included. - Arrange who will explain results and any ongoing management plan. ## Read the assessment price and its inclusions together Cambridge Allergy Partners' fee page , checked on 20 October 2026, listed an allergy assessment at £350 and a follow-up consultation at £200 . It says diagnostics performed during the consultation are included, while external blood-test laboratory fees are additional. These are dated fees from one provider, not a national range or a statement that every person requires the same tests. Ask the clinic which appointment is appropriate for the concern being referred and whether the quoted fee applies to an adult or child. If you are comparing a consultation-only price elsewhere, keep possible test and result-review charges visible rather than assuming the lower initial fee buys an equivalent service. Section link: https://www.med-easy.co.uk/guides/private-allergy-consultation-testing-costs/#read-the-assessment-price-and-its-inclusions-together - [Cambridge Allergy Partners' fee page](https://capallergy.co.uk/fees) ## Begin with the history, not the size of a test panel The NHS allergy information describes assessment through a GP, who may arrange tests or refer to a specialist clinic. Possible investigations include skin-prick and blood tests. The appropriate investigation depends on the clinical question; this guide does not select an allergen panel or interpret a result. Prepare a short account of what happened, when it happened and any relevant records or photographs you already have. Ask the clinic how to send these securely. Distinguish a documented previous result from your own suspected explanation. That helps the clinician understand the question without turning the booking conversation into a request to buy as many tests as possible. Ask for the reason behind each proposed investigation before agreeing to its cost. Section link: https://www.med-easy.co.uk/guides/private-allergy-consultation-testing-costs/#begin-with-the-history-not-the-size-of-a-test-panel - [NHS allergy information](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/allergies/) ## Unpack charges that may sit outside the consultation Use separate lines for the specialist appointment, tests performed in the clinic, externally processed samples and the conversation that explains the findings. If a laboratory invoices you directly, request its amount or estimate before the sample is taken. Ask what happens if the clinician recommends an investigation that cannot be completed during the first visit. A quote should also say whether a written assessment or management plan is included and how it reaches you and your usual clinician. If an additional procedure needs several visits, ask for the full pathway estimate rather than comparing only the first attendance. Where the scope cannot be known in advance, mark that component as unpriced and identify the point at which you will be asked to approve it. Section link: https://www.med-easy.co.uk/guides/private-allergy-consultation-testing-costs/#unpack-charges-that-may-sit-outside-the-consultation ## Confirm preparation with the clinic before changing anything Some appointments require specific preparation, but instructions depend on the planned test and the service. Ask for written directions when the booking is confirmed. Do not alter prescribed treatment using a generic price guide or assume the instructions from a previous clinic apply to a new appointment. If the directions conflict with advice from your usual clinician, ask the service to resolve that before attending. Check how long to allow, whether a parent, supporter or interpreter can attend and whether the clinic has age limits. Ask about rearrangement charges if preparation is incomplete or testing is postponed. These are useful booking questions; the clinician should explain whether testing can proceed and whether a different assessment would be more appropriate. Section link: https://www.med-easy.co.uk/guides/private-allergy-consultation-testing-costs/#confirm-preparation-with-the-clinic-before-changing-anything ## Make the result discussion part of the budget Find out whether results available after the appointment are explained by letter, telephone, video or another consultation. Ask which route is included and what triggers an extra fee. If a follow-up is suggested, confirm its purpose and expected timing before counting it as part of the likely total. For a proposed longer course of care, request a separate plan covering reviews, prescriptions, medicine costs and monitoring. A first assessment fee should not be treated as a price for ongoing management. Ask which service remains responsible if you want information shared with your NHS GP. Our NHS and private-care guide explains why sending a report and accepting responsibility are different steps. Section link: https://www.med-easy.co.uk/guides/private-allergy-consultation-testing-costs/#make-the-result-discussion-part-of-the-budget - [NHS and private-care guide](https://www.med-easy.co.uk/guides/private-and-nhs-care/) ## Compare access routes without losing the clinical question If you think you or your child may have an allergy, the NHS advises discussing it with a GP. The service can explain the relevant local route and whether specialist assessment is needed. Referral arrangements and available clinics differ, including between UK nations; a private clinic's booking policy does not describe NHS access everywhere. When collecting private quotes, use the same question, age group and relevant history for each clinic. Compare the assessment type, clinician, included tests, external fees, report and review arrangement in one table. Note the date and cancellation terms. If the service cannot yet confirm a complete price, ask for the first decision point rather than treating uncertainty as a zero charge. This page covers planned appointments; it is not a guide to managing an acute allergic reaction. Section link: https://www.med-easy.co.uk/guides/private-allergy-consultation-testing-costs/#compare-access-routes-without-losing-the-clinical-question ## Questions to ask - Does this service assess the concern and age group relevant to the booking? - Which tests are included and which require a separate quote? - Who charges for any externally processed sample? - What preparation should I follow without changing treatment on my own? - How are delayed results and the next clinical review handled? ## Frequently asked questions ### Does paying for an allergy consultation include all tests? The provider defines the scope. Ask which investigations may be performed within the appointment and which involve separate laboratory or procedure charges. If the final choice depends on assessment, request an explanation and price before the additional investigation is arranged. https://www.med-easy.co.uk/guides/private-allergy-consultation-testing-costs/#faq-1 ### Can I choose a large test panel instead of a consultation? This guide does not recommend a panel. An assessment helps establish the question that testing should answer and how any result will be interpreted. Ask a qualified clinician which investigation is appropriate and what its limits are before deciding what to buy. https://www.med-easy.co.uk/guides/private-allergy-consultation-testing-costs/#faq-2 ### Can I discuss an allergy assessment through the NHS? The NHS advises speaking to a GP if you think you or your child may have an allergy. The GP may arrange testing or refer to a specialist clinic. Ask about the relevant local pathway and remember that a private booking policy does not describe NHS access everywhere. https://www.med-easy.co.uk/guides/private-allergy-consultation-testing-costs/#faq-3 ## Sources - [Cambridge Allergy Partners: published fees](https://capallergy.co.uk/fees) — Provider or specialist organisation - [NHS: allergy assessment and tests](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/allergies/) — NHS or public authority - [NHS: referrals for specialist care](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/hospitals/referrals-for-specialist-care/) — NHS or public authority ## Related guides - https://www.med-easy.co.uk/guides/private-healthcare-cost-checklist/ - https://www.med-easy.co.uk/guides/nhs-referrals-waiting-lists/ - https://www.med-easy.co.uk/guides/private-and-nhs-care/