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    Where do I do allergy testing for plants?

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    I want to be tested for specific plant allergies eg Silky Oak - where is the best place to go in Sydney? I have had all the usual tests in the past and always lots of allergy to birch etc but I need evidence to help get approval to get tree removed from my garden
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    Jennie Rogers nee Studdert

    Registered Nurse

    I have been a paediatric registered nurse for over twenty years. I am trained asthma educator, early childhood nurse and currently work in the area … View Profile

    If you have a regular immunologist consult them and ask if you can bring a part of the plant with you to do skin price testing with.

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  • Dr Liam Beiglari

    Allergy Specialist & Immunologist

    I am a clinical immunologist and allergist. I am experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with allergic diseases, autoimmune conditions, those living … View Profile

    Given you have already had skin prick tests, I wonder if you have specifically been tested for silky oak. I've checked my catalogues and it doesn't appear that any Australian supplier has any extracts for order for silky oak (or Australian Silver Oak) pollen. Additionally, there does not seem to be a specific IgE (blood test) available for this. So you are in a difficult situation if you are allergic but there is no test available. It would still be worthwhile consulting an allergist however because if other causes can be reasonably excluded then a letter of support (which acknowledges the uncertainty) could be helpful. A clinical immunologist or GP allergist they may be able to assist you (or identify something that I might have missed).

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