London Allergy & Immunology Clinic

Private allergy and immunology clinic in London

London Allergy & Immunology Clinic is a private centre for the diagnosis and treatment of allergies and immunology based in Harley Street, London, with in-person consultations also available in the City of London and East London. Founded in 2011, it treats both adults and children and presents itself as London's private allergy and immunology centre. The clinic combines in-person consultations with remote testing services for patients in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Allergy testing and advanced diagnosis

The centre performs more than 600 allergy tests for food and airborne allergens. Available tests include skin prick testing, specific IgE (RAST) blood testing, component allergy testing, ISAC/ALEX molecular testing, patch testing, the histamine release test for urticaria, food challenge and drug challenge tests, as well as lactose and gluten intolerance tests. The clinic also offers molecular diagnostics and specialised laboratory assessments to identify complex allergies with greater precision.

Remote consultation and self-collection kits

For patients who cannot attend the clinic, London Allergy & Immunology Clinic offers an ALEX molecular IgE test as a home blood test throughout the UK. After payment, a self-collection kit is sent to the patient by post; the sample is collected following a video tutorial and sent to the laboratory. Results are available within one week and are interpreted by one of the consultants. The clinic also offers telephone or video consultations, including urgent ones, which they try to schedule on the same day.

Conditions and treatments

The clinic addresses a wide spectrum of allergic conditions: allergic rhinitis and hay fever, asthma, house dust mite allergy, allergic contact dermatitis, anaphylaxis, food allergies (including cow's milk allergy and nut allergy), food intolerance, mould allergy, urticaria, rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps, hereditary angioedema, pet allergy, drug allergy, latex allergy and insect venom allergy. Treatments include allergen immunotherapy (AIT), sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), immunotherapy for hay fever, anti-IgE (omalizumab), antihistamines, Airsonett asthma treatment, emollients for eczema, and vaccinations for children and adults. Sublingual immunotherapy is presented as a first-line treatment for hay fever, allergic asthma and insect venom allergy, with home administration of drops or tablets for three to five years.

Medical team and specialties

The team consists of consultants in allergy and immunology, paediatrics, clinical immunology, respiratory medicine, dermatology and otorhinolaryngology. The medical director is Prof. Michael Rudenko. The clinic states that all its consultants are registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and that it follows the guidelines of the AAAAI, EAACI and BSACI. It also holds UCARE (urticaria centre of excellence) and ACARE (angioedema centre of excellence) certifications.

Access, insurance and coverage

No GP referral is required for self-paying patients, although private insurers may request a letter from the family doctor. The clinic accepts major private medical insurance. The usual waiting time for a consultation is less than one week. The website indicated that consultation fees for self-paying patients ranged approximately between 300 and 350 pounds, and that allergy tests started at 84 pounds per allergen. The clinic is part of a global network of allergy centres that facilitates continuity of care during travel, with access to partner centres for ongoing treatment and immunotherapy support where available.