Allergy & Food Intolerance Test
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See allGetTested’s Allergy & Food Intolerance Test is ideal for individuals seeking to determine whether they have allergies or food intolerances, as distinguishing between these conditions and their symptoms can be challenging. The test assesses reactions to a total of 78 different substances, including various foods, and also screens for potential allergies to mold, dogs, cats, mites, and more.
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GetTested's Allergy & Food Intolerance Test
GetTested's Allergy & Food Intolerance Test is an extensive tool for identifying potential allergies and food intolerances. This dual test covers 78 substances, including various foods, pollen, mold, pets, and mites. Therefore, it provides a comprehensive view of your allergy and tolerance levels.
IgE vs. IgG: Distinguishing Allergy from Food Intolerance
Importantly, the test differentiates between IgE antibodies (indicating allergies) and IgG4 antibodies (signifying food intolerances). Allergies involve immune system reactions, whereas food intolerances affect the gastrointestinal system. Thus, one can have an allergy to a food without being intolerant to it, or vice versa.
Allergic reactions typically appear quickly, with symptoms ranging from mild, like a runny nose, to severe and potentially life-threatening. On the other hand, food intolerances often show delayed symptoms, including fatigue, mood swings, brain fog, headaches, and gastrointestinal problems.
Histamine Intolerance and Allergy Symptoms
If symptoms like headaches or skin rashes seem familiar, consider histamine intolerance. This condition, often confused with allergic reactions, results from the body's inability to break down histamine effectively.
Allergy vs. Gluten Intolerance
It's also vital to distinguish between allergies, immediate immune responses, and gluten intolerance (coeliac disease), which affects the digestive system over time. While both can share symptoms, their causes and treatments differ.
Understanding the ELISA Method
Furthermore, the food intolerance aspect of the test employs the ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) method. This technique detects and quantifies substances such as peptides, proteins, antibodies, and hormones. Specifically, it involves immobilising the antigen on a solid surface (microplate) and then linking it to an antibody connected to a reporter enzyme. Finally, we detect the interaction by measuring the enzyme's activity, ensuring precise results through specific antibody-antigen interactions.
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Growing up, meals were a game of Russian roulette for me. Some foods would make me feel great, others not so much. The results from this test have been illuminating, to say the least. It’s almost like getting a manual to your body, highlighting the things that don’t quite fit. Armed with this newfound knowledge, I can now make food choices that sit well with my system. Quite a transformative experience if you ask me!
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