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METAMETRIX IgE & IgG AllergixPanels & Celiac Panel (blood tests)
When you order and IgE Allergix Panel it is the same one provided by Metametrix Lab in Duluth, GA. We are partners with the lab and they support us utilizing their lab to help our clients. An ice pak will be included in the test kit. Take it with the kit to a lab that draws blood for test kits. There is usually a $25 charge for blood draws. Please go for a blood draw on a Mon-Thursday before 3pm. Test results with a full color rotation diet will be mailed to you within 3 weeks from the time the lab receives the sample

Important information about medications and the IgE / IgG Panels: The use of cortisone (steroids) can give a false negative reading. They would need to be out of the system for 60 days prior to testing to allow for antibody reactions to be seen. Please do not stop any medication without checking with your medical doctor.

CPT CODES FOR ALLERGIX TESTS & CELIAC PANEL
86003 - Allergen Specific IgE quantitative or semiquantitative each allergen
86001 x 90 - Allergen Specific IgG quantitative or semiquantitative each allegen
83516 x2 - Gliadin IgA / Anti-Gliadin IgA II 82784 - IgA

ALCAT Food and Chemical Sensitivity Blood Tests
When you order a “Nutritionally Yours” ALCAT Food Allergy Test, you are ordering the SAME ALCAT test as if you were ordering directly from the ALCAT lab.  We are partners with the ALCAT Lab and they support us using their Food Allergy / Food Intolerance test to help our clients.

Directions once you receive the kit: IF the temperature outside is 70 or above you will need an ice pack. After you have received your food allergy blood test kit, freeze the ice pack. Then take out the frozen ice pack, wrap it in a paper towel and take it along with the food allergy blood test kit to a lab or clinic that will provide you with a "blood draw for a test kit." The blood draw should cost you around $25. (You are responsible for paying the blood draw fee at the time of collection) . The clinic technician will usually handle everything from this point. Shipping is free in the USA. Please call our office if you have trouble finding a lab to perfom a blood draw, we will be happy to find one for you. We can also provide a service that will come to your home to perform the blood draw. The in home service is an additional $50 paid at the time of the blood draw.

IMPORTANT: The lab must receive the blood sample within 24 hours of the blood draw. It is recommended that the blood draw be done Monday through Thursday before 3pm so it is received at the lab during the work week. (Do not ship on a Friday or the day before a holiday)

You will receive your results wiht a full color rotation diet within 7-10 days from the time the blood is received at the lab.

Important information about medications and ALCAT testing (prior to testing avoid the following): Anti-histamines for 3-5 days, Steroid nasal sprays for 48 hours, daily steroid users for 4 weeks, every few days steroid users for 2 weeks, high dose vitamin C reduce to 500mg per days for 3 days, Anticoagulants (call for details), Antibiotics (call for details)

Always check with your physician before stopping or reducing medication. 

Order on-line and pay securely with a credit card (MC, Visa, AMEX). Click a link below to order your test. If ordering more than one test it is necessary to place multiple orders.

ALL ALCAT TESTS: CPT Code 83516 – Antigen Allergy Test

GLUTEN STOOL TEST
The GI Effects stool test identifies gluten intolerance, inflammation, leaky gut, pancreatic enzyme need and more. Gluten needs to be in your system recently to avoid false negative readings. This test requires only one stool collection.

Important information about medications and the GI Effects: Gluten test(prior to testing avoid the following): Refrain from taking enzymes, antacids, aspirtin for 2 days prior to collection unless otherwise instructed by your healthcare practitioner. Finish taking antifungals or antibiotics and wait 3 days before collection. Always check with your physician before stopping or reducing medications.

CPT CODES FOR GLUTEN STOOL TEST:
82492 - Short Chain Fatty Acids, stool
82656 - Elastase, pancreatic, fecal, semi - quantitative
82715 - Cholesterol - stool
82725 - Long Chain Fatty Acids, stool
82784 - Secretory IgA
83516 - Anti-gliadin SigA
83631 - Lactoferrin, fecal, semi-quantitative
83986 - pH stool
84478 - Triglycerides, stool
89055 - Leukocyte, fecal, semi quantitative

GLUTEN SENSITIVITY SALIVA PANEL
Saliva can be collected anytime of the day. For one hour prior to collection do not eat anything and drink only water. Rinse mouth with water before collection. Sample should be frozen and mailed with frozen ice pak included in package.

CPT Codes: 83516 - Salivary Secretorty IgA / 83516 - Salivary Antigliadin IgA

By ordering a test you understand and agree with the disclaimer.

Disclaimer: Our food allergy / intolerance tests are not meant to be used to "diagnose, cure or treat" any medical condition. They are to be used as a non-diagnostic test to be used as a nutritional guide as to the best diet and nutrition program for you.

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Note: After you receive your results if you wish to review them with our office you can set up for a phone consultation. Phone calls up to 15 minutes are free, but over 15 minutes our standard rates apply which are $125 per hour. You can also email us at no charge for short questions and answers.