Antibody (allergic) reaction
IgG 88
Food Panel
Food allergy is
defined as an immunologically mediated
adverse reaction to food, and has been
implicated in a wide range of medical
conditions affecting virtually every part of
the body - including indigestion, migraines, eczema,
skin problems, sinusitis and recurrent ear
infections. They can also result in
severe illnesses such as Coeliacs Disease,
arthritis and chronic infection, and
disorders of the central nervous system,
such as depression, anxiety, and chronic
fatigue.
The IgG Antibody
Test can help to assess delayed food allergy
reactions - so called 'hidden
allergies' or food intolerance/
sensitivities, whose effect may not show up for
hours or days after exposure to an antigenic
substance. In addition, spices can also be
tested. High levels of IgG
food specific antibodies, often to foods
regularly consumed, can also indicate
intestinal hyperpermeability, or 'leaky gut
syndrome'.
Differences
between Allergy, Sensitivity &
Intolerance Testing:
Food Allergen
Cellular (FAC) Test: This test measures
both allergy (IgE antibody reactions) and
delayed reactions (histamine and leukotriene
release) to a wide variety of foods. It does
not measure IgG antibodies, and will not
distinguish between allergies/ intolerances. Various profiles
of this test are available.
IgE Food/
Inhalent Panel: This test measures IgE
antibodies, which are produced in an
immediate allergic reaction (not delayed
reaction) to a number of foods or inhalant
allergens. Individual allergens can be
ordered on request, or panels of 5 and 10
foods can be made to your individual needs.
Comprehensive
Food Allergy Profile: A combination of
the IgE Food Panel and full FAC Test (as
above). This also measures tissue
transglutaminase, a measure of Coeliacs
Disease.
Lactose
intolerance Breath Test: Lactose
intolerance is due to a deficiency of the
lactose (milk sugar) digesting enzyme,
called lactase, and can result in an
intolerance to dairy produce. This is not an
allergic or hypersensivity reaction and is
more common in people of Asian or African/
Afro-Caribbean decent.
hPricing
|
Description
|
|
(RRP)
Price |
| Food Allergen
Cellular Test (FACT) |
|
£245.00 |
| FACT Dairy
& Grains Profile |
|
£105.00 |
| FACT Additives
Profile |
|
£95.00 |
| FACT
Antibiotics & Analgesics Profile |
|
£95.00 |
| IgE
Food Allergy Panel |
|
£140.00 |
| IgE Inhalant
Panel |
|
£140.00 |
| FACTest &
IgE Inhalant Panel |
|
£280.00 |
| Comprehensive
Food Allergy Profile |
|
£300.00 |
| Individual
Allergens |
|
£30.00 |
| Lactose
Intolerance Breath Test |
|
£125.00 |
| IgE 5-Food
Panel |
|
£60.00 |
| IgE 10-Food
Panel |
|
£120.00 |
| IgG 88-Food
Panel |
|
£160.00 |
| IgG Spices |
|
£120.00 |
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