Serum test
- IgG and IgE antibodies against food allergens
- Designed to assist in the selection of foods for an elimination diet trial
Sample
- 3 mL serum
or
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6 mL - blood - serum tube
Turnaround time
- 10 to 15 working days
Why test?
The only way to diagnose a food allergy is by conducting a food trial, using a blood test can help select which foods to use for the trial.
Key points:
- Rapid and easy identification of negative food allergens to help implement a suitable elimination diet trial
- Non-invasive and not influenced by most medications
- Standardised procedure with excellent reproducibility
