Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Comprehensive Food Allergy Test look for?
This test investigates all of the most common food sensitivity or allergic reactions. It also measures the highly specific marker tissue transglutaminase (tTGA) used for detecting Coeliac Disease.
What are the symptoms associated with food intolerances?
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Bloating
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Excess wind
• Colitis
• IBS
• Frequent infections
• Chronic bladder infections
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Hyperactivity
• Inability to concentrate
• Insomnia
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Joint and muscle aches
• Eczema
• Itching
• Skin rashes
• Palpitations
• Water retention
• Headaches and migraines
• Hypoglycaemia
• Weight gain
• Rhinitis
Do I need to eat the foods I am sensitive to before doing the test ?
Foods that cause a rapid (immediate) or delayed (upto 72 hours) allergy reaction, (such as hives, itching, swollen lips, throat and tongues) do not need to be eaten before the test. Foods that provoked an intolerance reaction in the past, but have been completely eliminated from the diet for a 6 months period, may no longer cause symptoms if re-introduced. Therefore, these foods can be eaten in small quantities for several weeks leading up to the test to ensure they are not still problematic.
Which tests are included of the Comprehensive Food Allergy Profile?
The profile consists of IWDL’s FACTest, IgE Food Allergy Profile and Tissue Transglutaminase. The FACTest assesses an individual for both allergic and non-allergic food reactions, the IgE assesses for acute allergic reactions and the tTGA identifies Coeliac disease.
What foods are tested?
FACTest Analytes Measured: Almond, Almond oil, Almond products, Apple, Apple products, Apricot, Apricot products, Asparagus, Aubergine, Avocado, Banana, Barley, Barley products, Bay leaf, Bean- Broad, Bean – Green, Bean- Haricot, Bean – Kidney, Beef, Beetroot, Brazil nut, Broccoli, Brussel sprout, Buckwheat, Buckwheat produce, Cabbage, Carrot, Cashew nut, Cauliflower, Celery, Cayenne Pepper, Chervil, Chicken, Chickpea, Chilli, Chinese cabbage, Chive, Chocolate (cocoa), Coconut, Coconut products, Coffee, Coriander, Corn (maize), Corn products, Courgette, Cows milk, Cows cheese, Cows milk produce, Crab, Cranberry, Cucumber, Cumin, Currant (black/ white/ red), Date, Dill, E102 Tartrazine, E110 Sunset Yellow,E124 Ponceau red, E210-213 Sodium benzoate, E951 Aspartame, E621 Monosodium Glutamate, Egg Yolk, Egg White, Fennel, Fig, Fish- Cod, Fish-Haddock, Fish- Hake, Fish- Herring, Fish- Mackerel, Fish – Pilchard, Fish – Pollock, Fish- Salmon, Fish- Sardine, Fish – Trout, Fish- Tuna, Fennel, Garlic, Goats cheese, Goats milk, Goats milk produce, Grape (raisin/ sultana), Grape produce, Grapefruit, Hazelnut, Hazelnut produce, Kiwi, Lamb, Leek, Lemon, Lentil, Lettuce, Linseed, Lime, Lobster, Mango, Melon- Honeydew, Melon – Watermelon, Mushroom, Mussel, Nectarine, Oats, Oat produce, Olive, Olive oil, Onion, Orange, Oregano, Oyster, Paprika, Parsley, Pea, Peach, Peanut, Peanut oil, Peanut products, Pear, Pecan, Pepper (bell/ capsicum/ pimento), Pepper (white/ black), Pineapple, Pine nut, Pistachio, Plum, Polenta, Poppy seed, Pork, Potato, Prawn/ shrimp, Prune, Prune products, Pumpkin, Pumpkin seed, Raspberry, Rice, Rice milk, Rice products, Rye, Rye products, Scallop, Sesame Seed, Sesame Seed oil, Sesame Seed produce, Sheep’s milk, Sheep’s milk produce, Sheep’s milk cheese, Soya (miso/ tofu), Soya milk, Soya produce, Spinach, Squash, Strawberry, Sunflower Seed, Tamarind, Tangerine, Tea (black/ green), Tomato, Tomato products, Turkey, Veal, Walnut, Walnut oil, Wheat, Wheat products, Yeast – bakers/ brewers.
IgE Analytes measured: Almond, Apple, Banana, Beef, Brazil Nut, Buckwheat, Carrot, Celery, Chicken, Coconut, Cod, Corn, Egg White, Garlic, Hazelnut, Kiwi, Lamb, Mango, Milk (Cows), Mussel, Mustard, Oat, Orange, Peach, Peanut, Pineapple, Pork, Potato, Rice, Salmon, Sesame Seed, Shrimp, Soybean, Tomato, Tuna, Wheat, Yeast (Bakers).
Coeliac analyte measured: tTGA
Have we not answered your question?
If we have not answered your question here then please email us at: questions@gillianmckeithclinic.com and we will add it to our list.
What does the test report look like – Can I see a sample report?
To view a sample report please click here – please bare in mind that once you have purchased your test kit and received your results you will be able to gain access to the secure login area where you results will be stored. This is where you will also be able to find the solution to any infections for which the test shows positive.
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