144 Food Panel, IgG, IgA and IgG4 (Blood Spot)-US BioTek Kit:
Note: This is a test kit that will be mailed to you. It can be performed using a dried blood spot or a blood draw. Unless we are told otherwise, the dried blood spot will be sent to you. It is your responsibility to arrange for the blood draw for your kit should you choose the blood draw.
Fasting Required: No
Lab: US BioTek
Specimen: Dried Blood Spot (Blood - by request only)
Results: Average processing time 7-10 business days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Special Instructions: It is suggested that you maintain your usual dietary habits and consume a variety of foods when possible within a couple weeks prior to blood collection, unless advised otherwise by your healthcare practitioner. Avoid eating foods that may have potentially resulted in a previous adverse reaction and/or anaphylaxis, as secondary exposure may prove fatal. Do not perform this test if you are taking blood thinning medications or if you have a blood clotting disorder unless authorized by your healthcare practitioner.
Immunosuppressive drugs such as oral and intranasal corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone, beclomethasone, fluticasone, triamcinolone) and topical cortisone suspensions and creams, in addition to immune-modulating drugs, may affect test results for antibody assessment.
Dried Blood Spot testing is not recommended for children under the age of 18 months.
Description: Food allergies and sensitivities are recognized to be correlated with many plaguing health conditions, but with proper identification and elimination of offending foods, many experience relief from their symptoms.
The 144 Food "Super Panel" is a comprehensive food sensitivity testing option for patients who may have underlying sensitivities to less conspicuous antigens. Assessing IgG antibody reactivity across a broad range of culturally-diverse foods helps to identify trigger foods in these individuals.
IgG Foods Included:
Dairy:
- Casein
- Cheddar Cheese
- Cow's Milk
- Goat's Milk
- Whey
- Anchovy
- Blue Mussel
- Catfish
- Clam
- Cod
- Crab
- Halibut
- Lobster
- Mackerel
- Octopus
- Oyster
- Red Snapper
- Salmon
- Sardine
- Scallop
- Shrimp
- Sole
- Squid
- Tilapia
- Trout
- Tuna
- Apple
- Apricot
- Banana
- Blueberry
- Cantaloupe
- Cherry
- Cranberry
- Date
- Fig
- Grape
- Grapefruit
- Guava
- Jackfruit
- Kiwi
- Lemon
- Lime
- Mango
- Olive
- Orange
- Papaya
- Peach
- Pear
- Persimmon
- Pineapple
- Plum
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
- Barley
- Buckwheat
- Corn
- Gliadin, Wheat
- Gluten, Wheat
- Malt
- Millet
- Oat
- Rye
- Spelt
- Wheat, Whole
- Almond
- Brazil Nut
- Cashew Nut
- Chestnut
- Coconut
- Hazelnut
- Macadamia Nut
- Peanut
- Pecan
- Pine Nut
- Pistachio Nut
- Quinoa
- Walnut
- Chickpea
- Green Bean
- Green Pea
- Kidney Bean
- Lentil
- Lima Bean
- Pinto Bean
- Soybean
- Beef
- Chicken
- Chicken Egg White
- Chicken Egg Yolk
- Duck
- Duck Egg Whole
- Goose
- Lamb
- Pork
- Rabbit
- Turkey
- Basil
- Black Pepper
- Chili Pepper
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Coriander
- Curry Powder
- Fennel Seed
- Ginger
- Mustard
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Peppermint
- Vanilla Bean
- Artichoke
- Asparagus
- Avocado
- Beet
- Broccoli/Brussel Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green Bell Pepper
- Lettuce
- Onion
- Pumpkin
- Spinach
- Sweet Potato
- Tomato
- White Potato
- Baker's/Brewer's yeast
- Black Tea
- Button Mushroom
- Cane Sugar
- Cocoa Bean (Chocolate)
- Coffee Bean
- Flaxseed
- Honey
- Hops
- Sesame Seed
- Sunflower Seed
- Candida Albicans