Immunology

About us

The Immunology Department provides Clinical and Laboratory Services. We are keen to assist with the development of guidelines for investigation of potential immunological disorders, clinical audit and educational activities. The laboratory provides a large range of investigations for autoimmune and allergic disorders. The repertoire of investigations for possible immunodeficiency is being developed and expanded.

The main Immunology out-patients clinic is held in Clinic A on Monday mornings. A smaller allergy clinic is held in Clinic F on Thursday afternoons. There are multiple additional physical and virtual clinics held in the department. 

Accreditation & laboratory user guide

The Immunology Laboratory is an INAB accredited laboratory, see www.inab.ie for full scope of accreditation. 

The Beaumont Hospital Laboratory User Guides provides information on the tests provided within the Department, sample types, reference ranges and expected turnaround times. Guidance on appropriate ordering and relevant extra clinical information is available in the Referral Information and Patient Information section.

Referral information

Referrals are accepted from hospital teams and GPs. Self-referrals from patients cannot be accepted. Appropriate referrals include:

Known or suspected immunodeficiency

• Recurrent infections
• Serious allergy (anaphylaxis) and other immediate hypersensitivity
• Urticaria and Angioedema
• Tertiary autoimmune disease referral

Please complete the appropriate referral forms below and include the following supporting documents where appropriate. 

• Anaesthetic notes (including induction and vital signs)
• Drug Cardex: pre-operative
• Drug Cardex: post-operative (including drugs given in ITU & any drug infusions)
• Notes from assessment of acute reaction
• Surgical notes & Intra-operative procedure notes
• Discharge summary (from ITU/HDU and from ward)
   

Please note we can only accept referrals accompanied by complete documentation. If the required documentation is not received, your referral will be returned..

Patient information & request forms

Suspected perioperative allergic reactions - referral form for allergy investigation and consultation

Antibiotic allergy referral proforma

Guidelines for evaluation of a patient with suspected antimicrobial allergy

Initial treatment plan for chronic spontaneous urticaria angiodema

Chronic spontaneous urticaria angiodema guide

National guideline for laboratory testing for antinuclear antibodies

National guideline for laboratory testing for Total IgE and Specific IgE

Specific IgE request form

Chronic spontaneous urticaria angiodema patient information leaflet

House dust mite allergies patient information leaflet

Food symptom diary sheet