Has anyone paid for a milk allergy test?

[Geordiebabe85]

DD (almost 4) has been diagnosed with a milk allergy. For various reasons I'm not convinced.
NHS consultant told me that there is no test for dairy allergy but a bit of digging suggests that there is. I don't understand why the consultant would say there is no test if there is?
Has anyone paid for a private test? Was it worth it? Who did you use?
We're based near Manchester.

Following but because I wonder if my dd has a lactose intolerance and I didn’t know there was a test

I think there definitely is for lactose. I think it's a breath test (?).

thefunctionalgutclinic.com/contact/

Not sure if this would help- says Manchester as a location?

No personal experience but work for a health insurer so have come across it that way- may be worth just goggling places that offer it nearby?

There are 2 types of milk allergies: IgE and non-IgE.

IgE allergies manifest immediately with hives, anaphylaxis etc. Either a skin prick test or a blood test would diagnose it, however it would also be extremely obvious to you if she has that type of allergy because you can't really miss the symptoms!

Non-IgE allergies are harder to spot and they cause gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea etc. Sometimes these symptoms are delayed. There are no tests for this type of allergy. Fortunately, this allergy is not life threatening and I think children with this allergy have a better chance of outgrowing it.

That makes sense now! It's the delayed one they think she has so that answers my question. Thank you!

Above is correct, with non-IgE the only way you'll know is diet elimination and monitoring symptoms. Have you been referred to a dietician? They will be able to advise on the milk ladder and reintroducing when appropriate.

We've been referred to a dietician but I've no idea how long we'll be waiting.