Allergy & Food Intolerance Lab Test (78 substances)

Discover if you have allergies or food intolerances with our comprehensive test, perfect for those struggling to differentiate between these conditions and their symptoms. This test evaluates reactions to 78 different substances, including a wide range of foods, and checks for possible allergies to mould, pets (dogs, cats, horses), mites, and more. Get clear insights into what might be affecting your health and wellbeing.

Allergy & Food Intolerance Testing: A Comprehensive Approach

The Allergy & Food Intolerance Test offers a thorough assessment of potential allergies and food intolerances, covering 78 different substances including foods, pollen, mold, pets, and mites. This dual-purpose test provides a detailed overview of your allergy and intolerance profiles.

Understanding the Difference: IgE vs. IgG4

The test effectively distinguishes between IgE antibodies, which indicate allergies, and IgG4 antibodies, which signify food intolerances. Allergies involve the immune system and can lead to immediate reactions, while food intolerances generally affect the gastrointestinal system and have more delayed symptoms. It's possible to be allergic to a food without being intolerant to it, and vice versa.

Allergic reactions often occur swiftly, with symptoms ranging from mild issues like a runny nose to severe, potentially life-threatening conditions. Conversely, food intolerances may cause delayed symptoms such as fatigue, mood swings, brain fog, headaches, and gastrointestinal discomfort.

Histamine Intolerance vs. Allergy Symptoms

If you frequently experience symptoms like headaches or skin rashes, histamine intolerance could be the culprit. This condition, often mistaken for allergic reactions, arises from the body’s inability to effectively break down histamine.

Differentiating Allergies from Gluten Intolerance

It’s crucial to understand the difference between allergies, which are immediate immune responses, and gluten intolerance (such as celiac disease), a digestive condition that develops over time. While both can present similar symptoms, their underlying causes and treatments are distinct.

Although this test identifies allergies and intolerances to wheat, celiac disease requires a different type of test for accurate diagnosis. A specialized rapid test can be used to check for celiac disease.

The ELISA Method for Food Intolerance Detection

The food intolerance part of the test uses the ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) method, a reliable technique for detecting and quantifying substances like peptides, proteins, antibodies, and hormones. This method works by immobilizing the antigen on a solid surface (microplate) and then linking it to an antibody paired with a reporter enzyme. The interaction is detected by measuring the enzyme's activity, ensuring precise and accurate results through specific antibody-antigen interactions.