laboratory

We are an ISO-accredited laboratory service dedicated to specific antibody and aeroallergen measurement for occupational and environmental issues.

We provide a specialist immunological service for the diagnosis of occupational lung disease, working in close collaboration with clinical colleagues from the Royal Brompton Hospital.  We are also the only UK site currently carrying out beryllium lymphocyte proliferation tests. A full list of our services include:

• Measurement of specific IgE and IgG antibodies to allergens
• Extraction of allergens for measurement of specific IgE or IgG
• Bespoke specific IgE assays for novel occupational and environmental allergens
• Precipitation assays for the measurement of specific IgG antibodies
• T cell (lymphocyte) proliferation assays to beryllium
• Allergen extraction from air filters
• Rat n 1 and Mus m 1 aeroallergen measurements
• Research and development of new diagnostic assays
• Specialist advice on diagnostic assays and interpretation of results
• Immunological health surveillance

Laboratory team

• Dr Jennifer Canizales, Laboratory Development Manager | Email
• Samantha Marsh, Laboratory Technician | Email

Send samples to us

• Download the Laboratory Services sample request form and instructions
• Read guidance on containers, boxes and centrifugation when transporting samples to the lab

Further information

We are happy to take enquiries from employers, occupational health services and businesses. Please note charges may be applicable for non-NHS work. For further information please contact Dr Jennifer Canizales.

• Lab newsletter (2025 edition)
• Frequently asked questions
• Current BSI Certificate of Registration (ISO 9001:2015)
• Quality policy