How do you get intolernaces/allergies tested?

[beansbeans!]

hi all,

In the last few weeks it is becoming pretty clear that I am lactose intolerant. Mainly because I have been so sick for a couple of months, milk tastes horrid (which is weird) and the second I stopped consuming diary products my whole body feels better. I had welts that are going, I was itchy after consuming dairy, not to mention the unpleasant tummy troubles.

So my question is, I think its time to get this made official by going to my gp, but what exactly is involved in testing for intolerances/allergies? Also is it covered by medicare?

And please forgive my mispelling on the title, must remember to spell check before submitting!!

[Olive]

you will need to supply a bowel sample thats tested for lactose intolerance

[MummzySair]

As above they may also make you do an illimination diet to make sure that is the only intollerance/allergy

[beansbeans!]

Thanks ladies,
although I have to admit the bowel sample was not what I was expecting.. I had heard it was a blood test (a friend has to get her daughter tested, and the gp took a blod sample). I dont mind the idea of an illmination diet, well Im doing that now anyhow so wouldnt be too much of a bother anyhow!

Thank you