Immunology
Conditions
Scope of service
The following conditions will generally not be accepted if referred
- Diagnosis of metal or orthopaedic cement reaction (dermatologists perform DTH skin testing for these conditions).
The Metro North Brisbane Immunology/Allergy service will accept referrals for the following clinical conditions
- Any acute or chronic allergic conditions such as
- Allergic rhinitis/sinusitis/conjunctivitis
- Urticaria and angioedema
- Drug allergy
- Stinging insect allergy
- Hereditary angioedema
- Mastocytosis
- Connective tissue disorders such as
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Scleroderma
- Dermatomyositis
- Polymyositis
- Sjogren’s syndrome
- Vasculitis such as
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s)
- Essential Cryoglobulinaemia
- Polyarteritis nodosa
- Temporal arteritis
- Henoch Schonlein purpura
- Suspected or known immunodeficiency
Referrals - general comments
An Immunologist/Allergist can provide expert consultation for a number of diseases and conditions. These can be divided into two broad categories:
- Chronic diseases frequently followed by primary care
- Conditions in which Immunologist/Allergist consultation is usually necessary for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Chronic diseases managed mostly in primary care or by other specialities are:
- Asthma
- Conjunctivitis
- Dermatitis
- Rhinosinusitis
Referral to an Immunologist/Allergist for these conditions is generally to aid in:
- Diagnosis
- Identification of allergic triggers
- Advice for allergen avoidance
- Recommendations for treatment e.g desensitisation
Conditions in which referral to Immunologist/Allergist is necessary for definitive diagnosis and treatment are:
- Anaphylaxis
- Aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease or urticaria
- Drug allergy
- Food allergy
- Insect hypersensitivity
- Latex hypersensitivity
- Occupational allergic diseases (in most cases these are best referred to an Occupational Health physician)
- Primary immune deficiency
- Urticaria/angioedema
- Vasculitis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Scleroderma
- Sjogren’s syndrome (to search for systemic features)
Specialists list
Send referral
Hotline: 1300 364 938
Fax: 1300 364 952
Electronic: eReferral system
Mail: Metro North Central Patient Intake
Aspley Community Centre
776 Zillmere Road
ASPLEY QLD 4034
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