Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London
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Immunological Services

Please see the Immunological Services FAQs below for answers to frequently asked questions.


Laboratory Staff:
Dr Meinir Jones, Lecturer and Head of Immunology
Dr Hayley Jeal, Research Associate
Jennifer Welch, Research Technician



Clinical Work:
  • Coupling of novel occupational allergens:
  • Measurement of specific IgE antibodies to allergens:
  • Extraction of allergens for measurement of specific IgE;
  • Preparation of skin prick test solutions;
  • Precipitation assays for the measurement of specific IgG antibodies;
  • T cell proliferation assays to beryllium.

Frequently Asked Questions about our Immunological Services:
QuestionAnswer
How do we get specific IgE and precipitating IgG antibodies measured? Send 10 ml clotted blood or 5 ml serum to Dr Meinir Jones. This can be sent in a suitable container through the post - preferably not on Friday due to weekend. Please send a covering letter. Feel free to contact us for further details.
Can we measure specific IgE and IgG antibodies to novel occupational allergens? If you would like to measure specific IgE and IgG antibodies to a putative occupational allergen, please contact Dr Meinir Jones.
Do you perform lymphocyte proliferation testing to beryllium? Yes. Please note that we need a fresh, heparinised blood sample. Please contact Dr Meinir Jones for further information.

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