Food Intolerance Test
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
A comprehensive food sensitivity screening test that measures IgG antibodies against 220 different foods to help identify foods that may be associated with gastrointestinal discomfort and food sensitivity reactions.
What's Included
Full Description
Many people exhibit chronic food sensitivity reactions to specific foods. The reaction towards a given food group may be exhibited as an immunological reaction by an increase in IgG antibodies. Unlike the immediate effects of IgE-mediated allergy, IgG-mediated food sensitivity reactions may take several days to appear.
Food intolerance refers to gastrointestinal discomfort due to IgG antibodies which are sensitized by specific food proteins. Irritable bowel syndrome may also be linked to food sensitivity (IgG). This test quantifies the titre of IgG antibodies found against 220 different foods, providing information about potential food sensitivities.
Important: Food intolerance tests are not the same as food allergy tests, lactose intolerance tests, or coeliac disease tests. The link between raised food-specific IgG levels and specific symptoms is not fully understood within the medical community.
The Process: from purchase to results
- Order your test – The kit is delivered to your door. Once you purchase your test kit, you will receive an email with a link to the Customer Guide. You will need to log in (using the credentials you created upon purchasing the kit), to access the Customer guide.
- Fill in the form – Submit the online consent form, medical history questionnaire, and sample collection date/s.
- Collect your samples – Follow the step-by-step instructions for stool sample collection.
- Send it back – Return your sample using the mailing bag with prepaid return shipping label.
- Receive your report – Get your food allergy results within 15 working days.
Optional Add-Ons/Related Tests
Nutritional Consultation
HLA Test for Celiac Disease
Gut Microbiota Testing
Key Features
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Quantification of IgG antibodies against 220 different foods
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Covers foods including soya, beans, yeast, legumes, vegetables, egg, grains, seafood, meat, milk, spices, nuts, seeds, berries, fruits, fish, mushrooms, cacao, gelatin, coffee, and other
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Nutritional Consultation
Professional guidance to help interpret your results and discuss dietary modifications.
HLA Test for Celiac Disease
Assess your genetic predisposition to coeliac disease.
Gut Microbiota Testing
Comprehensive assessment of gut microorganisms together with personalised dietary recommendations.
