What is the purpose of this test?
The 50 Food Sensitivity Panel - ALCAT Test Kit is a comprehensive medical test that helps you identify which foods are causing negative reactions in your body. The test is designed to measure your body's immune response to various foods, indicating which foods may be causing inflammation, digestive issues, skin problems, or other negative reactions. The ALCAT test kit analyzes a blood sample to determine which foods may be causing issues in your body. The test measures the reaction of your white blood cells to different food antigens, which can provide insight into the foods that may be problematic for you.
The test covers a wide range of 50 different commonly consumed foods, including dairy, gluten, grains, fruits, vegetables, meats, nuts, and more. The test results provide a personalized report that ranks each food according to the level of sensitivity your body has to it. By identifying which foods are causing negative reactions, you can make informed decisions about what to eat and avoid, helping you to improve your overall health and well-being. The test can be helpful for individuals with food intolerances, digestive issues, skin problems, or other health concerns related to diet.
The 50 Food Sensitivity Panel - ALCAT Test Kit includes the following:
- Apple
- Baker’s Yeast | Banana | Barley | Beef | Black Pepper | Broccoli | Butternut Squash
- Cabbage | Cane Sugar | Cantaloupe | Carrot | Casein | Cauliflower | Chicken | Cinnamon | Cocoa | Corn | Cottonseed | Cow's Milk
- Egg White | Egg Yolk
- Fructose
- Garlic | Gluten/Gliadin | Grape | Green Pea
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Lamb | Lemon
- Mustard
- Oat | Onion | Orange
- Peanut | Pear | Pork
- Rice (Brown/White)
- Shrimp | Soybean | Strawberry | String Bean | Sweet Potato
- Tomato | Tuna | Turkey
- Vanilla
- Wheat | White Potato
- Yellow Squash
Who can benefit from a 50 Food Sensitivity Panel - ALCAT Test Kit?
- Individuals with food allergies or intolerances
- People experiencing digestive issues or discomfort after eating
- Anyone with skin problems related to diet
- Those looking to optimize their diet for better health and well-being
- Individuals with autoimmune conditions
- People with chronic inflammation or pain
- Anyone looking to identify potential food triggers for migraines or headaches
- Individuals with chronic fatigue or brain fog
- Those struggling with weight loss or weight gain issues that may be related to diet
Sample Report
Preparation:
No fasting is required. Avoid antibiotics and antihistamines for 5 days, oral steroids for 7 days, and topical steroids for 24 hours prior to collection. Reduce vitamin C to 2500 mg or less for 48 hours prior to collection. If possible take medications or supplements after collection. Check with your physician before stopping any medications.
Test Results:
5-7 Business days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
