Vegetarian Food Panel 150 Items Alcat Panel-Cell Science Systems Kit:
Note: This is a test kit that will be mailed to you. It requires a blood draw. It is your responsibility to arrange the blood draw for your kit and payment of your specimen collection.
Fasting Required: No
Lab: Cell Science Systems
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 5-7 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.
Medication and Supplement Instructions for CSS Testing:
- Testing does not need to be delayed because of medication or supplement use.
- Medications that are part of your daily routine should be continued as they are considered part of your normal physiological state.
- If possible, please avoid taking any oral medications, IV infusions, intramuscular (IM) injections, or oral supplements for 4 hours before blood draw.
- If you are taking medications that may impact white blood cell counts, it is recommended to collect an additional blood tube at the time of your draw.
- For short term medications (such as antibiotics) that will be discontinued, it is best to wait at least 2 weeks after completing the medication before completing your blood draw.
- If you are taking methylene blue, it is recommended to wait at least 72 hours after your last dose before proceeding with your blood draw for the Cellular Nutrition Assay.
- Fasting is not necessary
Description: Food allergy is an IgE immune system response that is typically characterized by hives, shortness of breath, upset stomach and in some cases anaphylaxis. The most common food allergies are to nuts, shellfish, wheat and dairy. According to the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, only about 4% of the United States population has a food allergy. The ALCAT Test does not detect Food Allergy.
Food intolerance, on the other hand, is much more common than food allergies and is characterized by digestive disorders, migraines, obesity, chronic fatigue, aching joints, skin disorders and behavioral issues. It has been stated that upwards of 70-80% of the US population has food intolerance. Unfortunately for many, those food intolerance symptoms are often identified as individual problems and treated as such, thus treating the symptoms and not the cause. The Alcat Test is now considered the, “gold standard” laboratory method for identification of non-IgE mediated reactions to foods, chemicals, and other substances.
This panel tests for 150 vegetarian food intolerances and other factors that can activate the immune system. It measures changes in size and volume of white blood cells in response to challenges with foods. This is a tolerance test, not an allergy test.
Foods Included:
Almond; Ancho Chili Pepper; Apple; Apricot; Artichoke; Asparagus; Avocado; Baker’s Yeast; Banana; Barley; Basil; Bay Leaf; Bell Pepper Mix; Black Pepper; Blackberry; Black-Eyed Pea; Black Tea; Blueberry; Brazil Nut; Brewer’s Yeast; Broccoli; Brussels Sprout; Buckwheat; Button Mushroom; Cabbage; Candida albicans; Cane Sugar; Cantaloupe; Caraway; Carob; Carrot; Casein; Cashew; Cauliflower; Cayenne Pepper; Celery; Chamomile; Cherry; Chickpea; Cinnamon; Clove; Cocoa; Coconut; Coffee; Corn; Cow’s Milk; Cranberry; Cucumber; Cumin; Date; Dill; Egg White; Egg Yolk; Eggplant; Endive; Fava Bean; Fig; Flaxseed; Garlic; Ginger; Gliadin; Gluten; Grape; Grapefruit; Green Pea; Hazelnut; Honey; Honeydew Melon; Hops; Iceberg Lettuce; Jalapeño Pepper; Kale; Kelp; Kidney Bean; Kiwi; Leek; Lemon; Lentil Bean; Lima Bean; Lime; Macadamia; Malt; Mango; Maple Sugar; Millet; Mung Bean; Mustard Seed; Navy Bean; Nectarine; Nutmeg; Oat (Gluten Free); Okra; Olive; Onion; Orange; Oregano; Papaya; Paprika; Parsley; Parsnip; Peach; Peanut; Pear; Pecan; Peppermint; Pine Nut; Pineapple; Pinto Bean; Pistachio; Plum; Pomegranate; Portobello Mushroom; Pumpkin; Radish; Raspberry; Red Beet; Rhubarb; Rice; Romaine Lettuce; Rosemary; Rye; Saffron; Sage; Sesame; Sorghum; Soybean; Spinach; Strawberry; String Bean; Sunflower; Sweet Potato; Swiss Chard; Tapioca; Tarragon; Thyme; Tomato; Turmeric; Turnip; Vanilla; Wakame Seaweed; Walnut; Watermelon; Wheat; Whey; White Potato; Yellow Squash and Zucchini Squash.