Appointments and fees

At our Cape Town and Johannesburg Allergy Clinics we offer comprehensive allergy testing, diagnosis and treatment for all forms of allergy.

Appointments

  • The average consultation is 30 to 40 minutes long, but come a few minutes earlier to complete your allergy questionnaire.
  • Don’t take any antihistamine medication for 2 to 3 days before your testing, but continue any other regular medication and inhalers.
  • We see all ages from children through to the elderly. Infants can be accurately allergy tested if over 4 months of age.
  • A referral letter from your GP may be helpful but not essential.
  • Bring results of any previous allergy tests done.
  • We do not pass your personal information to anyone without your permission.

Your initial allergy consultation

  • The consultation includes an allergy, personal medical and social history discussion.
  • You will have a physical examination plus lung capacity testing. 
  • We initially undertake skin prick tests using a selection of test allergens tailored to your allergy symptoms. These tests are individualised to your specific clinical presentation. 
  • These test results are then made available to you at the initial consultation.
  • You will be issued an allergy treatment plan to deal with your allergy and this usually includes avoidance measures, symptom treatment as well as preventer and reliever medication.
  • Sometimes we need to perform blood or RAST allergy tests as well and we use Pathcare or Lancet Medical Aid accredited private Pathology Laboratory to undertake these tests on your blood sample.
  • You don’t usually need a follow up consultation, but if there isn’t a good response to treatment, we would recommend a follow up consultation after 4 to 6 weeks of treatment.

Skin test procedure

  • We normally perform Skin Prick Testing at the initial consultation using extracts of the suspected allergens.
  • Then tests are done at the consultation and are included in the R880 consultation fee and the test costs should be reclaimable from your Medical Aid Society.
  • Skin Prick Tests are done by applying a drop of specific allergen to the skin of the forearm. The skin is then gently pricked with a sterile lancet allowing some allergen to penetrate the skin.
  • The skin reaction is evaluated after 10 to 15 minutes and a positive test result is  indicated by a weal reaction of between 3 to 10mm in diameter.
  • We have over 30 test allergens and mixes to choose from, and these are tailored to your symptoms. About 10 to 15 specific allergens or mixes are tested during each consultation.
  • A positive histamine test is also use as a quality control test.
  • These tests are very safe and do not result in any adverse reaction or side-effect. With children, we encourage another adult to be present to help entertain then during the testing. These tests are well tolerated even by infants.
  • If you suspect a rare or exotic foodstuff as a cause for your allergy, then please bring a small amount of the fresh product with you to the consultation.

Fees

Initial consultation: R880

  • The all-inclusive fee for your initial consultation is R880.
  • This includes the discussion, physical examination, lung capacity tests, allergy skin tests and treatment plan.

Follow-up Consultation: R600

  • Follow up consultations will be charged at R600 and last half an hour.
  • This includes any other skin allergen testing. But if further blood tests are needed these will be invoiced separately by the Pathcare or Lancet Pathology Laboratory.

Payment terms: Important so please read carefully.

  • We accept credit and debit cards as well as cash or personal cheques, and do offer a R80 discount at the initial consultation for cash or cheque payments but unfortunately not for debit cards. (Discount for Cape Town only)
  • Your consultation fee must be settled in full at the time of your consultation.
  • We do not deal directly with any Medical Aid Societies. You will therefore need to settle your account on the day and use your receipted bill to claim reimbursement from your medical aid.

Cape Town Appointments with Dr. Morris

303 Library Square, Wilderness Rd, Claremont
(opposite Kingsbury Hospital and Claremont Library)
Telephone Farieda on 021 674 3637 for all appointments, or fax 021 683 6119

  • Tuesday mornings
  • Wednesday afternoons
  • Thursday afternoons

Johannesburg Appointments with Dr. Morris

Life Sandton Surgical Centre, 200 Rivonia Road, Morningside, Sandton, 2057
(near Morningside Shopping Centre)
Telephone Farieda on 021 674 3637

  • Alternate Monday or Friday only

Important notice:

All Johannesburg Appointments
Due to the fact that Dr Morris has to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg for the day, we require a Direct Debit / EFT payment in full (R880) within 48 hours of a telephonic booking to secure your Johannesburg appointment at the Sandton Surgical Centre. Your EFT receipt must then be faxed to 021 683 6119 or SMS 083 453 1348. Please use your first name and surname at the reference on the EFT.

Disclaimer: Should Dr Morris cancel his trip for any reason, your payment will be fully refunded. If you cancel and give 24 hours notice, you will be permitted to reschedule your appointment at no extra cost.

Gautrain

The Sandton Surgical Centre is conveniently located on the Gautrain Bus route S3 (Rivonia route) 10 minutes from the Sandton Gautrain station with easy access to OR Tambo International Airport and Pretoria.

Medical aid procedure codes

  • Dr Adrian Morris’ Practice Number 1403842 and Health Professions Council of SA number MP 0274500
  • Initial medical consultation: 0191
  • Skin prick tests with 10 to 15 allergens, code per allergen 0220 and 0218
  • Lung function: Peak expiratory flow 1192 and Forced expirogram 1189
  • ICD 10 code T78.4

Banking Details:

Standard Bank Claremont
Dr Adrian Morris Practice
Account: 07 186 465 2
Branch code 02 51 09

If paying by Direct debit or Electronic Transfer, please ensure you make the payment before your consultation and bring proof of payment with you, using your name as the Reference.