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 covers all major food groups and incorporates testing of 400 different food items including vegetables, fruit, meat, fish/shellfish, herbs/spices, seeds, beans, nuts, cereals, dairy products, fungi, chocolate, wine/beer and sauces.
The following foods are tested in the kit:
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Fruits |
Herbs and Spices |
| Alfalfa, Artichoke, Asparagus, Aubergine, Avocado, Baby Chard Leaf, Bamboo Shoot, Beansprout, Beetroot, Bhindi, Borlotti Bean, Broad Bean, Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, Butternut Squash, Cabbage, Caper, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chervil (Fresh), Chickpea (Cooked), Chilli (Green), Chilli (Red), Chinese Cabbage, Chives (Fresh), Coriander Leaf, Courgette, Cress, Cucumber, Dal Chini, Fennel, Ganna (Spain), Garlic, Gherkin, Leek, Lettuce (Iceberg), Lettuce (Lambs), Maize Babycorn, Mange Tout, Marrow, Mushroom, Mushroom (Oyster), Mushroom (Shitake), Okra, Olive (Black), Olive (Green), Onion (Red), Onion (White), Pak Choi, Parsnip, Peas, Pepper (Red), Potato, Radish, Rocket, Runner Bean, Seaweed, Shallot, Spinach, Spring Onion, Swede, Sweetcorn, Texturised Vegetable protein, Tomato, Turnip, Water Chestnut, Watercress. |
Apple, Apricot, Banana, Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Cherry, Clementine, Coconut (Desiccated), Coconut Milk, Currants, Dates, Fig, Gooseberry, Grape, Grapefruit (Red), Guava, Italian Kiwi, Italian Kiwi (Hayward), Kiwi, Kiwi (Protein), Lemon, Lemon Rind, Lime, Lychee, Mandarin Peel, Mango, Melon, Nectarine, Orange, Orange Marmalade, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Paw Paw, Peach, Pear, Physalis, Pineapple, Plum, Pomegranate, Prune, Pumpkin, Raisins, Rambutant, Raspberry, Rhubarb, Sharon Fruit, Strawberry, Sultanas, Tamarind (Dried), Tamarind (Fresh), Tangerine, Watermelon. |
Arrowroot, Basil, Bay Leaves, Black Pepper, Camomile, Cardamom, Cayenne Pepper, Chilli Powder, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander (Ground), Cumin, Curry Leaves, Curry Powder, Custard Powder, Dill, Earl Grey, Fennel Seed, Fragrance spice, Garam Masala, Ginger (Ground), Juniper Berry, Lemongrass, Lime Leaves, Liquorice Root, Marjoram, Mint, Nutmeg, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley, Peppermint, Pimiento Pepper, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Tarragon, Tea Leaves, Thyme, Turmeric. |
| Beans |
Nuts |
Cereals |
| Baked Bean, Black Bean, Black Canna (Chickpea), Black eyed Bean, Black Kidney Bean, Butter Bean, Cannalini Bean (Cooked), Chicory, Coffee Bean, Flageolet Bean, Green Mung Bean, Haricot Bean, Lectin (Soya), Lentil Yellow (Moog dal), Pinto Bean, Red Bean, Red Kidney Bean, Soya (Total Protein), Soya Bean, Soya Bean (UK Soy), Soya Flour, Soya Milk, Soya Milk (Extract), Soya Sprout, Split Chick pea (ChannaDal), Tofu (Extract). |
Almond, Almond, Almond (Blanched), Barley Seed, Brazil Nut, Brazil Nut (Protein), Cashew, Chestnut, Hazelnut, Hazelnut (Organic), Lectin (Peanut), Macadamia, Paleskin Nut, Peanut, Peanut (Blanched), Pecan, Pine Kernel, Pine Nut Kernel, Pistachio, Rye Seed, Walnut, Walnut (Organic). |
Basmati Rice, Bread (White), Corn, Corn Starch, Cornflour, Cous Cous, Egg Noodle, Flour (Chapatti), Lentil (Red), Oats, Pasta, Pearl Barley, Rice (Arborio), Rice (Basmati), Rice (Red), Rye, Sago, Tapioca, Wheat, Wheat Flour, Wheat Germ, Wheat LTP. |
| Seeds |
Dairy |
Meat |
| Aniseed, Aniseed Star, Caraway Seeds, Celery Seed, Cocoa, Coriander Seed, Fenugreek, Green Pepper Seeds, Hemp Seed, Linseed, Mustard (Black), Mustard (Yellow), Mustard Seeds (Black), Pomegranate Seed, Poppy Seed, Rape Seed, Sesame, Sunflower Seed, White Pepper Seed. |
Brie, Buttermilk, Cheddar, Cottage Cheese, Cow's Milk, Cow's Milk (Whey), Cream, Edam, Feta, Fromage frais, Goat's Milk, Greek Yogurt, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Sour Cream, Stilton, Tofu (Paneer), Yogurt (Plain). |
Bacon, Beef, Beef Stock, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Duck, Gelatine, Ham, Kidney (Pig), Lamb Liver, Pepperoni, Pig Liver, Pork, Sausage Casing, Smoked Bacon, Suet, Turkey, Venison. |
| Fish |
Drink and Sauce |
Others
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| Anchovy, Cod, Coley Fish, Herring, Kipper, Mackerel, Pilchards, Plaice, Salmon, Sardine, Smoked Haddock, Sprat, Trout, Tuna. |
Ale, Beer, Black Bean Sauce, Black Pepper Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, Horseradish Sauce, Malt Vinegar, Marmite, Satay Sauce, Sherry, Soya Sauce, Vegetable Stock, Worcestershire Sauce. |
Baking Powder, Chocolate, Chocolate (Plain), Cream of Tartar, Glutamine (MSG), Pichia, Rock Salt, Sugar (Brown), Sugar (Muscavado), Yeast (Dry). |
| Shellfish |
Eggs |
Inhaled Allergens |
| Cockles, Crab, Crab (Cooked), Mussels, Oyster, Oyster Sauce, Prawn, Scallop, Squid. |
Duck Egg, Duck Egg (White), Duck Egg (Yolk), Duck egg white, Egg Albumin, Egg Ovalbumin, Hen Egg, Hen Egg (White), Hen Egg (Yolk). |
Birch Pollen, Grass Pollen (Timothy), Grass Pollen (Velvet), House dust mite, Parasite (Hookworm). |
This is a unique scientific test which tests for all four of the antibodies invovled in allergic reactions, typically most tests only test for one, usually IgA and IgE. IgA antibodies are typically food intolerances with delayed responses, usually responsible for skin conditions, asthma, eczema etc. IgE reactions are usually immediate reactions, for example a peanut allergy
tests separate components of foods along with whole foods. We may therefore detect when people are allergic to a minor allergen in a particular food, as well as any whole food reactions. The majority of available tests only analyse components of a food.
Along with our food testing, also identifies allergies to both grass and birch pollen. These have been found to cross-react with food allergens (such as apple, celery and hazelnut in the case of birch pollen).
testing is carried out by our scientists using a small ‘pin prick’ of blood you provide, this is analysed in conjunction with the information you provide in our allergy questionnaire. Allergy Analysis uses allergy and medical history to evaluate results before issuing advice to the consumer. These interpretations are generated by consultation with allergy/immunology specialists.
You will receive a detailed report of your personal reaction to any of the 400 different food types tested. Our report will provide information on any food allergies at the time of the test. This may assist you in taking steps to clear your symptoms by speeding up the process of identifying your food allergy. You may use the results to experiment with changes to your diet to assess your reaction. However we strongly recommend you do not exclude foods from your diet for longer than 14 days before seeking medical advice (state registered dieticians, GPs). Even if you are allergic to some basic foods your body may still require the fundamental benefits they contain e.g. calcium in milk. Therefore cutting food items from your diet can have serious consequences if not carefully controlled. If any dietary changes are pursued we recommend that you take a daily suppliment of multi-vitamins and minerals (100% RDA).
provides more details of your reactions to foods than any other product
How to Use the Test
Firstly, order a test kit. You will receive a sampling kit containing the following:
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1 Instruction leaflet (and an allergy questionnaire
for a test) |
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2 lancets to prick finger (1 spare provided) |
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1 blood sample collection tube |
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1 safety transport tube and lid |
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1 antiseptic wipe |
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1 waste bag |
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1 return box container |
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1 Pre-addressed (freepost) envelope |
Taking a test is easy and comes with full instructions.
The allergy questionnaire form consists of questions related to your food problem symptoms, medical background, family allergy history and allergy test history.
Why do we need this information? Only a proportion of people who respond to a food with high IgE antibodies will be affected by allergy symptoms. The data you provide in our allergy questionnaire allows us to gauge with more accuracy whether it is worth pursuing dietary changes for the foods that you show a higher than average response to.
All information that you provide will be kept strictly confidential, and anonymous.
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