(ELISA and RAST testing) This is a blood test. You'll need to get your doctor or local lab to do the blood draw for this test kit. Directions and mailing instructions are included in the kit. Includes testing for 120 of most common foods. Diet instructions, rotation diet menu, and more. The incidence of food allergies has increased dramatically over the years, and it is estimated that up to 20% of the population have adverse reactions to foods. The Great Smokies Diagnostic Lab IgG Food Profile helps identify those with true immune-mediated allergies versus food intolerance. It measures IgG antibody levels to 88 foods and Total IgE. The IgE Food Profile measures quantitative IgE antibody levels to the most common types of dietary allergens. Additional tests are also available for Vegetables and Spices. The Consequences of Food Allergies Increased total antigenic load related to food and environmental sensitivities has been associated with a wide range of medical conditions affecting virtually every part of the body. Even mood and behavior, including hyperactivity disorders in children, are profoundly influenced by food allergies. Symptoms can range from mildly uncomfortable to severe and may include: Asthma, Migraine, Eczema, Urticaria, Arthritis, Ear infections, Sinusitis, Colitis NOTE: NEW YORK STATE DOES NOT ALLOW SHIPMENT OF THESE TESTS INTO THE STATE. |
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