FoodPrint® 40

A comprehensive test that screens for food intolerances for 40 foods. It tests only the most common foods associated with food allergies and intolerances and is the most common test run in clinic.

 

Why get a foods intolerance test?

 

If you have one of the following SYMPTOMS then food allergy testing is relevant for you...

Often patients report multiple symptoms such as gut pain with headaches and skin rash.  Common symptoms include:

• Anxiety (acute or chronic)
• Attention Deficit Disorder
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Headaches
• Insomnia
• Migraine
• Water retention
• Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Asthma
• Bloating
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Depression
• Gastritis
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Itchy skin
• Weight control problems
• Hyperactivity Disorder
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

 

Symptoms of this type of food intolerance are often delayed for many hours or even days and for this reason it is often hard to identify the problem foods. The detection of food-specific IgG antibodies through the use of immunoassays can be helpful in the management of these patients through the design of elimination diets based on food IgG antibody results.

 

How does the test work?
You Give a sample of blood at home and send to the Labs. In the Lab it is exposed to the food proteins and if there is a reaction then you have a food allergy/intolerance to these foods.

The results generated by the scanner are then calibrated against the standards using the FoodPrint® reporting software to give quantitative results.  This software then produces a tailor-made printout of the final food IgG antibody result for each food on the requested food panel.

 

Benefits
The FoodPrint® test is carried out on a blood sample collected from a finger-prick into the blood collection tube.  The antibody reactivity associated with each food can be compared to allow you make relevant changes to improve your health.

 

Sample requirements and test turnaround
A simple pin-prick blood sample is all that's required.
Results are available within 10 working days of sample receipt.

 

Choose from a comprehensive range of FoodPrint® food lists:
The flexibility of the new Foodprint® test permits a wide range of food panels to be offered.

 

FoodPrint® Reports
FoodPrint® reports are prepared in a Group format where results from similar types of foods are listed together.

• The FoodPrint® Group Report presents the results of each food group together (e.g. fish, fruit)
• Each food is classified under the Avoid, Borderline or No Reaction column
• Foods under the Avoid column should be avoided for a period of 2-3 months  after which time they can be re-introduced one by one
• Intake of foods in the Borderline category should be moderated
• If symptoms return when a particular food is re-introduced, remove that food from the diet

 

Important Information

Our tests are not a substitute for seeing your doctor, especially if you are suffering symptoms.We can interpret your results based on the information you have provided, but will not diagnose, consult or provide any treatment. You will be advised to see a nutritionist or doctor for any necessary follow-up action.