What Do Food Allergy Tests Measure?
Food allergy tests evaluate reactions to specific foods through skin prick tests or blood tests measuring immunoglobulin E (IgE) and G (IgG) levels. These tests help identify allergic or sensitivity responses to various food items.
Anchor Medical Center offers comprehensive panels that assess reactivity to multiple food products. Some common tests include:
- Skin Prick Testing: Measures immediate allergic reactions to specific foods.
- IgE Blood Tests: Detects the presence of IgE antibodies in response to allergens.
- IgG Blood Tests: Assesses delayed reactions to certain foods.
These tests guide dietary changes and treatment plans for managing food allergies and sensitivities.
IgG Food MAP with Candida (Blood Spot)
The IgG Food MAP analyzes 190 different foods common in Western, Asian, and Mediterranean diets, as well as candida and yeast, to determine food sensitivities.
Biomarkers
Abalone
Acai Berry
Adzuki Bean
Almond
Amaranth
Anchovy
Apple
Apricot
Artichoke
Asparagus
Avocado
Bamboo Shoot
Banana
Barley
Basil
Bass
Bay Leaf
Bean Sprout
Beef
Beet
Bell Pepper
Beta-Lactoglobulin
Bitter Gourd
Black Bean
Black Pepper
Blueberry
Bonito
Brazil Nut
Broccoli
Bromelain
Brussels Sprouts
Buckwheat
Burdock Root
Cabbage
Candida albicans
Cane Sugar
Cantaloupe
Carrot
Casein
Cashew
Cauliflower
Cayenne Pepper
Celery
Cheddar Cheese
Cherry
Chestnut
Chia Seed
Chicken
Chickpea
Chili Pepper
Cilantro
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cocoa Bean
Coconut
Codfish
Coffee
Corn
Cow Milk
Crab
Cranberry
Cucumber
Cumin
Curry
Date
Dill
Duck
Egg White
Egg Yolk
Eggplant
Enoki Mushroom
Fig
Flaxseed
Garlic
Ginger
Gliadin
Goat Milk
Goose
Grape
Grapefruit
Green Bean
Green Olive
Green Pea
Green Tea
Guava
Halibut
Hazelnut
Hemp
Honey
Hops
Jackfruit
Kale
Kidney Bean
Kiwi Fruit
Kombu
Lamb
Leek
Lemon
Lentils
Lettuce
Lima Bean
Lobster
Lotus Root
Lychee
Macadamia Nut
Mackerel
Malt
Mango
Meat Glue
Millet
Mint
Miso
Mozzarella Cheese
Mung Bean
Mustard Seed
Napa Cabbage
Navy Bean
Nori
Oats
Octopus
Onion
Oolong Tea
Orange
Oregano
Oyster
Pacific Mackerel
Pacific Saury
Papaya
Paprika
Passion Fruit
Peach
Peanut
Pear
Pecan
Perch
Pine Nut
Pineapple
Pinto Bean
Pistachio Nut
Plum
Pomegranate
Pork
Portobello Mushroom
Potato
Pumpkin
Pumpkin Seeds
Quinoa
Radish
Raspberry
Red Snapper
Rice
Rosemary
Rye
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Sage
Salmon
Sardine
Scallops
Sesame
Sheep Yogurt
Shiitake Mushroom
Shrimp
Small Clam
Sorghum
Soybean
Spinach
Squid
Strawberry
Sunflower Seed
Sweet Potato
Tarragon
Teff
Thyme
Tilapia
Tofu
Tomato
Trout
Tuna
Turkey
Turmeric
Vanilla
Wakame
Walnut
Watermelon
Wheat Gluten
Whey
Whole Wheat
Yam
Yellow Squash
Yogurt
Yuca
Zucchini
Dietary Antigen Test (Serum)
Dietary Antigen Test (Serum)
This Test analyzes IgE, IgG, IgG4, and complement (C3d) reactions to 88 foods with a powerful micro-sampling device. It helps identify and address food allergies and food sensitivities in patients with chronic illnesses. Unlike traditional finger stick tests, the P88-DIY has a validated, specific, pain-free process, making this test simple for everyone, even small children.
Biomarkers
Almond
Apple
Asparagus
Aspergillus spp.
Avocado
Banana
Barley
Beef
Black Pepper
Blueberry
Brewer’s Yeast
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cacao
Candida spp.
Cantaloupe
Carrot
Casein
Cashew
Cauliflower
Celery
Cherry
Chicken
Cinnamon
Clam
Coconut
Codfish
Coffee
Corn
Cottonseed
Cow Milk
Crab
Cucumber
Egg Albumin
Egg White
Egg Yolk
English Walnut
Flaxseed
Flounder
Garlic
Ginger
Gluten
Goat Milk
Grape
Grapefruit
Green Olive
Green Pea
Green Pepper
Halibut
Honeydew Melon
Hops
Kidney Bean
Lemon
Lettuce
Lima Bean
Lobster
Mushroom
Mustard
Navy Bean
Oats
Onion
Orange
Peach
Peanut
Pear
Pecan
Pineapple
Plum
Pork
Rice
Rye
Salmon
Scallops
Sesame
Shrimp
Soybean
Spinach
Strawberry
String Bean
Sweet Potato
Tea
Tomato
Tuna
Turkey
Vanilla
Watermelon
White Potato
Whole Wheat
Yellow Squash
IgG Food Explorer (Microtainer Home Test)
IgG Food Explorer (Microtainer Home Test)
The IgG Food Explorer evaluates over 250 food antigens to measure total IgG antibodies to help personalize diet and lifestyle guidance for patients. The entire panel is a simple at-home collection that uses just a few drops of blood.
Biomarkers
Abalone
Agar Agar
Almond
Almond Milk
Aloe Vera
Amaranth
Anise
Apple
Apricot
Aronia
Artichoke
Arugula
Aspergillus niger
Atlantic Cod
Atlantic Herring
Atlantic Redfish
Avocado
Baker’s Yeast
Bamboo Shoot
Banana
Baobab
Barley
Basil
Bay Leaf
Beef
Beet
Black Tea
Blackberry
Blueberry
Boar
Bok Choy
Boletus
Brazil Nut
Brewer’s Yeast
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Buckwheat
Buffalo Milk
Burdock Root
Buttermilk
Butternut Squash
Cabbage
Camel Milk
Camembert
Cane Sugar
Capers
Caraway
Cardamom
Carp
Carrot
Cashew
Cauliflower
Caviar
Cayenne Pepper
Celery Bulb
Celery Stalk
Chamomile
Chanterelle
Chard
Cherry
Chia Seed
Chicken
Chickpea
Chicory
Chili Pepper
Chinese Cabbage
Chives
Chlorella
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cockle
Cocoa Bean
Coconut
Coconut Milk
Coffee
Cola Nut
Coriander
Corn
Cottage Cheese
Cow Milk
Crab
Cranberry
Cucumber
Cumin
Curry
Dandelion Root
Date
Dill
Duck
Durum
Eel
Egg White
Egg Yolk
Eggplant
Einkorn
Elderberry
Elderflower
Emmental
Emmer
Endive
Enoki Mushroom
European Anchovy
European Pilchard
European Plaice
Fennel
Fenugreek Seeds
Fig
French Horn Mushroom
Garlic
Gilt-head Bream
Ginger
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginseng
Gluten
Goat
Goat Cheese
Goat Milk
Gooseberry
Gouda Cheese
Grape
Grapefruit
Green Bean
Green Cabbage
Green Tea
Guarana
Haddock
Hake
Hazelnut
Hemp
Hibiscus
Hokkaido Pumpkin
Hom S Lactoferrin
Honey
Hops
Horse
Horseradish
House Cricket
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Kiwano
Kiwi Fruit
Kohlrabi
Lamb
Lamb’s Lettuce
Leek
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lentils
Lime
Linseed
Lobster
Lupine Seed
Lychee
Maca Root
Macadamia Nut
Mackerel
Malt
Mango
Marjoram
Mealworm
Meat Glue
Melon
Migratory Locust
Millet
Mint
Monkfish
Moringa
Mozzarella Cheese
Mulberry
Mung Bean
Mussel
Mustard
Nectarine
Nettle Leaf
Noble Crayfish
Nori
Northern Pike
Northern Prawn
Nutmeg
Oats
Octopus
Olive
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Ostrich
Oyster
Oyster Mushroom
Papaya
Paprika
Parmesan Cheese
Parsley
Parsnip
Passion Fruit
Pea
Peach
Peanut
Pear
Pecan
Pepper
Peppermint
Physalis
Pine Nut
Pineapple
Pistachio Nut
Plum
Polish Wheat
Pomegranate
Poppy Seed
Pork
Potato
Pumpkin Seeds
Quail Egg
Quinoa
Rabbit
Radicchio
Radish
Raisin
Rapeseed
Raspberry
Razor Clam
Red Cabbage
Red Currant
Rice
Romanesco
Rosemary
Rye
Safflower Oil
Sage
Salmon
Savoy Cabbage
Scallops
Sepia
Sesame
Shallot
Sheep Cheese
Sheep Milk
Shrimp
Sole
Soy
Spelt
Spinach
Spirulina
Squid
Stag
Strawberry
Sugar Pea
Sunflower
Sweet Chestnut
Sweet Potato
Swordfish
Tamarind
Tangerine
Tapioca
Tarragon
Thornback Ray
Thyme
Tiger Nut
Tomato
Trout
Tuna
Turbot
Turkey
Turmeric
Turnip
Vanilla
Veal
Venison
Venus Clam
Wakame
Walnut
Watercress
Watermelon
Wheat
Wheat Bran
Wheatgrass
White Asparagus
White Bean
White Cabbage
White Mushroom
Wild Garlic
Yacón Root
Zucchini
Assessing Food Allergies and Sensitivities
Determining food allergies and sensitivities involves:
- Physical Examination: A thorough check-up to evaluate overall health.
- Medical History: Documenting symptoms and maintaining a food diary to track reactions.
- Gut Health Screening: Assessing for gastrointestinal issues that may contribute to symptoms.
- Nutrient Deficiency Assessment: Checking for deficiencies that could impact immune function.
These components, combined with food allergy tests, provide a comprehensive approach to identifying harmful triggers and developing effective treatment plans.
Treatment Plans for Food Allergies and Sensitivities
Once a food allergy is identified, the following treatment plans can be implemented:
- Elimination of Harmful Foods: The identified allergen must be completely removed from the diet, often for life.
- Epinephrine Auto-Injector: Carry an auto-injector for emergencies in case of accidental exposure.
- Awareness Education: Learn to recognize hidden sources of allergenic foods in products and menus.
For food sensitivities:
- Elimination Diet: Trial an elimination diet to confirm sensitivities by removing suspected foods and reintroducing them gradually.
Common supportive strategies include:
- Nutritional Support: Focus on nutrients vital for gut health, such as vitamins A, C, E, D, folic acid, and minerals like zinc, selenium, manganese, and iron.
- Supplements and Herbal Remedies: Use to enhance immune function and digestive health.
- Stress Reduction: Implement techniques to manage stress, as it can exacerbate allergic reactions.
References
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/food-allergy/expert-answers/food-allergy/faq-20058538
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/food-allergy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355101#:~:text=A%20skin%20prick%20test%20can,substance%20beneath%20your%20skin%20surface.
https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/food-allergy-testing/
https://advancedfunctionalmedicine.com.au/food-allergies-sensitivity-intolerance-symptoms-causes-natural-treatment/
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https://health.clevelandclinic.org/allergy-or-intolerance-how-to-tell-the-difference