Referral to clinical immunology/allergy specialists

When should a patient be referred a to a clinical immunology/allergy specialist?

Referral to a clinical immunology/allergy specialist should be considered for diagnosis and management of patients with immune system disorders including complex allergic disease or immune deficiencies. More...  

How can a clinical immunology/allergy specialist be located? 

Medical specialists providing clinical immunology and allergy services in Australia and New Zealand are listed on the ASCIA website More...

What is a clinical immunology/allergy specialist?

Clinical immunology/allergy specialists diagnose, treat and manage patients with allergy and other immune diseases. They work in a range of settings, including hospitals, private practice, diagnostic immunology laboratories, research centres and universities.  More...

What training is required to be a clinical immunology/allergy specialist?

Postgraduate advanced training in clinical immunology and allergy provides specialist skills that will enable an adult or paediatric physician to provide care for patients with a range of immune system disorders. More...

What are immune system disorders? 

The human body's immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins located throughout the body, that defend against infection.  Immune system disorders include allergic diseases, immunodeficiencies and autoimmune diseases. More...  

Content updated August 2024