KARMA CLINIC · SAN ĠWANN, MALTA
Allergy Testing in Malta
Food and inhalant allergy blood-test panels, with clear information about what the results can — and cannot — tell you.
Understand your allergy concerns
Allergic conditions can affect the skin, nose, eyes, airways or digestive system. Symptoms may include sneezing, itchy eyes, hives, wheezing or reactions after particular foods. The most useful starting point is your symptom history and a clinician’s assessment. Targeted allergy blood tests may provide additional information when medically appropriate.
Important: A positive specific-IgE blood result indicates sensitisation, but does not by itself confirm a clinical allergy. A negative result may not exclude every allergy. Test results cannot predict how severe a future reaction might be.
Allergy test options
Food Allergy Panel
Published panel covering 24 foods, including milk, egg, wheat, peanuts, nuts, fish and shellfish.
€185
Inhalant Allergy Panel
Published panel covering 35 allergens, including pollens, dust mites, animal dander and moulds.
€185
Both Panels
Combined food and inhalant panels, where the selection is appropriate for your symptoms and medical advice.
€299
Prices and panel contents are reproduced from the existing published page; please confirm availability and current pricing before booking.
What happens during testing?
1. Free initial consultation: Discuss your symptoms, suspected triggers, medical history and whether testing is appropriate.
2. Sample collection: The currently advertised method is a simple finger-prick blood sample. Confirm the exact method when booking.
3. Laboratory report: The existing service describes an emailed PDF report showing the tested allergens and laboratory findings.
4. Next steps: Review results with your doctor or allergy specialist, especially before avoiding major food groups or making treatment decisions.
Food Allergy or Food Intolerance? Understanding the Difference
A food allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a particular food. Symptoms may include itching, skin rashes, swelling, digestive problems or breathing difficulties. In some cases, an allergic reaction can become severe and require immediate medical attention.
By contrast, food intolerance usually does not involve the same immune response. Common symptoms include bloating, abdominal discomfort, gas and diarrhoea. Lactose intolerance, for example, occurs when the body has difficulty digesting lactose, a sugar naturally found in milk.
Understanding the difference is important because food allergies and food intolerances require different approaches to testing and management. At Karma Clinic in Malta, we provide nutritional guidance and help clients understand which assessments or medical referrals may be appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Can a blood test diagnose an allergy?
Specific-IgE blood testing can support a diagnosis, but the result must be interpreted together with your clinical history. A positive result alone does not establish that you will react to a food or inhalant.
Can the test predict anaphylaxis?
No. Blood-test levels do not reliably predict the severity of future reactions. If you have experienced breathing difficulty, throat swelling or collapse after exposure, seek urgent medical advice.
Should I stop eating foods that test positive?
Not solely because of a positive test. Unnecessary elimination can restrict nutrition. Discuss the result with a qualified allergy clinician before changing your diet.
Do you test for pollen and dust mites?
The currently published inhalant panel lists pollens, dust mites, animal allergens and moulds. The exact allergens included should be confirmed before testing.
Do I need a referral?
Contact Karma Clinic to discuss booking arrangements. If you have a history of serious reactions, specialist medical assessment is especially important.
Start with a free first consultation
Speak with Karma Clinic about your concerns, the available test panels and appropriate next steps.
This page provides general information and does not replace diagnosis, treatment or emergency medical care. For suspected anaphylaxis, seek emergency assistance immediately.