Frequently Asked Questions

​Allergies testing is done by skin prick testing and/or patch testing are covered by OHIP. However, Allergen blood test is not covered by OHIP. We are able to provide a requisition but payment is done directly with the lab of your choice.

To reorder your allergy shots, contact a.patag@acir.ca or call us at 416-907-2003 and confirm your treatment schedule. Make sure to check the expiry date of your current serum, as allergy serums typically expire annually. Please ensure you continue to attend your follow-up appointments.

In Ontario, patients must be referred by a family doctor, specialist doctor, or nurse practitioner to an allergy specialist. Ask your provider to refer you to ACIR today. You can find our referral form here: Scheduling a visit with our allergy team

You do not have to pay for allergy testing with an allergy specialist. If you have a skin prick test or patch test (allergy test) with our clinic, it is covered by OHIP (Valid Ontario Healthcard) or IHFP (Interim Federal Health Program) for refugees

We also accept private pay patients with or without insurance coverage. Insurance coverage will be dependent on your plan and policy. We will invoice patients directly and request for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

Sometimes we may ask of patients for additional testing for their allergies (bloodwork) at Lifelabs or Dynacare, however this is not covered by OHIP and you will have to pay out of pocket. This blood test is completely optional. Insurances may cover for this additional type of testing, we ask patients to ask.

Regular bloodwork is an exception to the above.

It cost $30-$40.00 per allergen

This will depend on what you are allergic to. Our administrative team will be able to provide a quote after your consultation and allergy testing is performed.
Please note that Allergy injections are covered by:

• OHIP + (under 25 years old, over 65 years old)
• ODSP
• Trillium Drug Plan
• Private Insurance

You may receive a referral from any clinic that has a family doctor, specialist doctor, or nurse practitioner. We are also able to provide a list of our partner clinics who can provide primary care or access to a family doctor, specialist doctor, or nurse practitioner. You must book an appointment to see a family doctor, specialist doctor, or nurse practitioner to be assessed and from there, if it is determined you need to see an allergist, they will send a referral. You can visit your options here: Scheduling a visit with our allergy team

All referrals can be faxed to 416-907-4166

Sometimes technology can be fault, especially faxes! Just give us a call at 416-907-2003 and let us know what’s going on. Our administrative team will be more than happy to help you out and get you an appointment as soon as possible. If you can’t reach us for whatever reason, you can always send an email to patients@acir.ca

Our wait times are less than one month

Yes, we are able to treat skin-related issues that are spontaneous or triggered by known/unknown environment factors or food. Our clinic is equipped to offer comprehensive and collaborative medical treatment that will help your symptoms.

Yes! We believe in shared-care to ensure the best outcome for our patients. Majority of our Asthma patients will see an Allergist along with a Respriologist.

Yes! We are happy to provide allergy testing for the whole family as allergies may have a hereditary component.

Of course! We are happy to provide a new consultation and prescribe allergy injections. Please note that we will ask you to have another allergy testing done again to ensure accuracy. We also request you to send all previous consultation reports and your injection schedule.

Yes. We help many patients avoid another episode or reaction to help ease their anxiety and worries. Overall, preventative management is key to help treat your allergies.

Yes! We are able to offer many different types of food allergies, even uncommon ones if notified ahead of time. Our food allergy testing includes but not limited to:

– Fruits
– Peanuts & tree nuts
– Milk, eggs
– Protein (chicken, beef, lamb)
– Seafood
– Sesame, soy, flaxseed

Yes! Our environmental test includes but not limited to:

– dust
– trees
– grass
– weeds
– pets/animals
– pollen
– molds

Yes! If you have a known reaction to penicillin, we are able to offer Penicillin testing at this time, however due to the preparation for this type of testing, wait-times are a bit longer for this.

Yes! Patch testing can identify potential allergens that may cause contact dermatitis. We offer a panel tests for up to 80 common allergens, including metals, fragrances, preservatives, cosmetics and chemicals found in everyday products.

Yes, we offer Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for peanut only at this time as a treatment option. If you’re interested in OIT, our team can assess your eligibility and provide a personalized treatment plan. Please note that this is not an OHIP covered service.

Yes. We are happy to provide an appointment for consultation, however we advise waiting after you have given birth to have your allergy testing done. We do not perform the procedure (allergy testing) on pregnant patients, but we will accept appointments for consultation and symptom management.