Allergic reactions to common foods such as milk, wheat, corn, soy, citrus, tomatoes and peanuts may be mistakenly attributed to passing viral infections or recurrent “colds”. The relationship between the many common symptoms (including fatigue, headache, anxiety, as well as itchy runny nose and puffy eyelids) and the food allergies that caused them may go unrecognized for years. Increased stress, recurrent infections or declining health may add to the burden of chronic food allergies. Over the years, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune disease, eczema, and migraines, to name a few serious conditions linked with food allergies, can develop into chronic conditions if the offending allergens are not discovered and removed from the diet.
This is a quantitative screening test kit for antibodies against 96 different foods reflective of a typical American diet. The test provides the same clinical results that can be obtained from a local laboratory without the added expense and inconvenience. These tests have been developed and independently validated in accordance to the CLIA proficiency testing criteria for acceptable analytical performance.
The food allergy test kit includes all collection materials and the means to ship the specimen to the lab free of charge. Results are provided within 10-14 days from the time the allergy test was received at the lab. This is a simple finger-prick blood spot test that detects allergies to these foods:
Vegetables
Asparagus
Avocado
Beet
Broccoli
White Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Cucumber
Garlic
Lettuce
Common Mushroom
Black Olive
White Onion
Green Bell Pepper
Sweet Potato
White Potato
Pumpkin
Radish
Green Spinach
Zucchini Squash
Red Tomato
Fish/Crustacea/Mollusk
Manila Clam
Atlantic Cod
Dungeness Crab
Halibut
American Lobster
Oyster
Red Snapper
Pacific Salmon
Western Shrimp
Sole
Yellowfin Tuna | Fruits
Apple
Apricot
Banana
Blueberry
Cranberry
Red Grape
Lemon
Orange
Papaya
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
Plum
Red Raspberry
Strawberry
Dairy*
Casein Cheddar Cheese
Cottage Cheese
Mozzarella Cheese
Whey
Milk
Goat Milk
Yogurt
* Bovine-derived unless specified
Meat/Fowl
Beef
Chicken
Chicken Egg White
Chicken Egg Yolk
Lamb
Pork
Turkey | Grains/Legumes/Nuts
Almond
Amaranth Flour
Barley
Kidney Bean
Lima Bean
Pinto Bean
Soy Bean
String Bean
Buckwheat
Coconut
Corn
Filbert
Wheat Gliadin
Wheat Gluten
Lentil
Oat
Green Pea
Runner Peanut
Pecan
White Rice
Rye
Sesame
Spelt
Sunflower
Walnut
Whole Wheat
Misc.
Cocoa Bean
Coffee Bean
Honey
Sugar Cane
Baker’s Yeast
Brewer’s Yeast |
In addition, by ordering 98401 you can add the Environmental panel which will test for the following antigens;
Common Grass: Bahia, Bermuda, Smooth Brome, Johnson, Sweet Vernal, Timothy, Perennial Rye;
Common Molds: Alternaria tenuis, Aspergillus fumigatus, Cladosporium herbarum, Penicillium notatum;
Common Indoor Allergens: Cat Antigen, Dust Mite Mix, German Cockroach, Dog Epithelia, House Dust.
There is no additional blood sample needed. The lab will use the specimen submitted for the General Food Allergy Test.
Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive medications such as oral or intranasal corticosteroids (prednisone, ect..) and topical cortisone suspensions and creams, may affect test results.
* For customers ordering outside of the United States *
Blood samples must arrive to the lab within 60 days, preferred carrier is DHL, UPS or FedEx. Samples returned must be labeled "Non-infectious, non-contagious samples for testing." Results are returned via email unless a hard copy is requested.
Note: food allergy test kits are non-refundable.
The lab test services are for informational purposes only. It is not the intention of the laboratory performing the test or CP to provide specific medical advice, but rather to provide users with information to better understand their health. Specific medical advice including diagnosis and treatment will not be provided. Always seek the advice of a trained health professional for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Food Allergy Testing Cautions:
Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive medications such as oral or intranasal corticosteroids (prednisone, beclomethasone, fluticasone, triamcinolone), and topical cortisone suspensions and creams, may affect test results. The suggested time period to abstain from these drugs is at least 6 months for oral corticosteroids and at least one month for topical and intranasal corticosteroids. Consult your health care practitioner before making anychanges to your current medication regime.
