Test: Food sensitivity test (IgG test)

Description

IgG food intolerances have been linked to various symptoms and disorders, yet diagnosis can be quite challenging. Benefits of doing a food sensitivity test is that it will be able to quickly identify which of the foods that are eaten on a regular basis are a problem for the gut and the immune system.

The IgG FoodPrint® test developed by Nutrition Cambridge Nutritional Sciences Ltd is a simple blood test that provides information on IgG reactivity through an easy to interpret report.

Results of each food tested are reported as ELEVATED, BORDERLINE or NORMAL, with a quantitative numerical value displayed adjacent to each food, representing the concentration of IgG antibodies detected (in U/ml) for each food. See a sample report here.

Note: FoodPrint® IgG food sensitivities antibody test does NOT test for classical allergies, which involve the production of IgE antibodies and cause rapid-onset of symptoms such as rashes, swelling, violent sickness, difficulty breathing and anaphylactic shock.

If you have a food allergy, it’s important to continue avoiding that food(s), regardless of the IgG test results obtained. This advice also applies if you have been diagnosed with Coeliac disease or any other food related condition such as lactose intolerance. The test results are discussed in details with each client to prevent any misunderstandings or errors.

Read a comprehensive explanation of IgG testing in my post here.

Normally, the test is performed for an existing client (a referral from a practitioner is needed before doing the test) as part of a tailored therapeutic protocol. However, you can order the test at a discounted price (usually $550 plus $20 blood collection fee) without being a current client. Once you have the results, you may want to book a consultation with Joanna Sochan to go through the results and nutrition options to implement it correctly.