Description
The foodANALYZER IgG Food Sensitivity Test is a comprehensive blood test that measures IgG antibody responses to more than 200 foods and food-related antigens.
The test uses multiplex immunoassay technology and requires only a small serum sample. It provides a broad look at immune responses to commonly eaten foods as well as many foods and ingredients that are not typically included on smaller food sensitivity panels.
What Does IgG Mean?
IgG stands for Immunoglobulin G, the most abundant type of antibody found in the bloodstream.
IgG antibodies are produced by the immune system after exposure to many different substances, including foods. Unlike IgE antibodies, which are associated with immediate allergic reactions such as hives, swelling, wheezing, or anaphylaxis, IgG responses are not considered diagnostic of a true food allergy.
Food-specific IgG may simply indicate that the immune system has been exposed to a food. For this reason, an elevated IgG result does not automatically mean that a food is causing symptoms or needs to be permanently eliminated.
The results are best used as additional information when evaluating diet and symptoms and, when appropriate, to help guide a structured elimination and reintroduction approach.
What's Tested
Dairy & Dairy Proteins Alpha-Lactalbumin, Beta-Lactoglobulin, Buffalo Milk, Buttermilk, Camel Milk, Camembert, Casein, Cottage Cheese, Cow Milk, Emmental, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Gouda Cheese, Hom S Lactoferrin, Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Sheep Cheese, Sheep Milk
Eggs Egg White, Egg Yolk, Quail Egg
Grains & Grain Products Amaranth, Barley, Buckwheat, Durum, Einkorn, Emmer, Gluten, Malt, Millet, Oats, Polish Wheat, Quinoa, Rice, Rye, Spelt, Wheat, Wheat Bran, Wheatgrass
Nuts, Seeds & Legumes Almond, Brazil Nut, Canola Seed, Cashew, Chia Seed, Chickpea, Flaxseed, Ginkgo Nut, Hazelnut, Hemp, Lentils, Lupine Seed, Macadamia Nut, Mung Bean, Peanut, Pea, Pecan, Pine Nut, Pistachio Nut, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin Seeds, Sesame, Soy, Sugar Pea, Sunflower, Sweet Chestnut, Tiger Nut, White Bean
Meat & Poultry Beef, Boar Meat, Chicken Meat, Duck Meat, Goat Meat, Horse Meat, Lamb, Ostrich Meat, Pork, Rabbit Meat, Stag Meat, Turkey Meat, Veal, Venison
Fish & Seafood Abalone, Atlantic Cod, Atlantic Herring, Atlantic Redfish, Blue Mussel, Carp, Caviar, Cockle, Crab, Crayfish, Eel, European Anchovy, European Pilchard, European Plaice, Gilt-head Bream, Haddock, Hake, Lobster, Mackerel, Monkfish, Northern Pike, Northern Prawn, Octopus, Oyster, Razor Clam, Salmon, Scallops, Sepia, Shrimp, Sole, Squid, Swordfish, Thornback Ray, Trout, Tuna, Turbot, Venus Clam
Fruits & Berries Apple, Apricot, Aronia, Avocado, Banana, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cranberry, Date, Elderberry, Fig, Gooseberry, Grape, Grapefruit, Kiwano, Kiwi Fruit, Lemon, Lime, Lychee, Mango, Melon, Mulberry, Nectarine, Orange, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Peach, Pear, Physalis, Pineapple, Plum, Pomegranate, Raisin, Raspberry, Red Currant, Strawberry, Tamarind, Tangerine, Watermelon
Vegetables & Greens Artichoke, Arugula, Bamboo Shoot, Beet, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Burdock Root, Butternut Squash, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery Bulb, Celery Stalk, Chard, Chicory, Chinese Cabbage, Cucumber, Eggplant, Endive, Green Bean, Green Cabbage, Hokkaido Pumpkin, Kohlrabi, Lamb's Lettuce, Leek, Nori, Onion, Parsnip, Potato, Radicchio, Radish, Red Cabbage, Romanesco, Savoy Cabbage, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Turnip, Wakame, Watercress, White Asparagus, White Cabbage, Zucchini
Mushrooms Boletus, Chanterelle, Enoki Mushroom, French Horn Mushroom, Oyster Mushroom, White Mushroom
Herbs, Spices & Botanicals Aloe Vera, Anise, Basil, Bay Leaf, Caraway, Cardamom, Cayenne Pepper, Chamomile, Chili Pepper, Chives, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Curry, Dandelion Root, Dill, Elderflower, Fennel, Fenugreek Seed, Garlic, Ginger, Ginseng, Hibiscus, Horseradish, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lemongrass, Maca Root, Marjoram, Mint, Moringa, Mustard, Nettle Leaf, Nutmeg, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley, Pepper, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon, Thyme, Turmeric, Wild Garlic
Other Foods & Ingredients Agar Agar, Almond Milk, Aspergillus niger, Baker's Yeast, Baobab, Black Tea, Brewer's Yeast, Cane Sugar, Capers, Chlorella, Cocoa Bean, Coconut, Coconut Milk, Coffee, Guarana, Green Tea, Honey, Hops, House Cricket, Kola Nut, Mealworm, Meat Glue, Migratory Locust, Safflower Oil, Spirulina, Tapioca, Vanilla, Yacón Root
Important to Know
The foodANALYZER is a food-specific IgG test and is not an IgE food allergy test.
It should not be used to diagnose potentially serious immediate food allergies or to determine whether it is safe to eat a food that has previously caused an allergic reaction.
An elevated IgG result should be interpreted together with symptoms, dietary history, and other clinical information rather than being used alone to diagnose a food intolerance.
One blood draw. No fasting required. More than 200 foods and food-related antigens tested.
Sample: Blood/Serum Fasting: Not required Collection: Blood draw required Testing Laboratory: Access Medical Labs
