Food intolerance *216

What’s measured

Parameters:

Cereals containing gluten:
Wheat flour IgG; Rye flour IgG; Barley flour IgG; Spelt flour IgG; Durum wheat flour IgG; Gluten IgG

Gluten-free cereals & alternative foods:
Amaranth IgG; Quinoa IgG; Buckwheat flour IgG; Rice IgG; Millet IgG; Corn IgG; Sweet potato IgG; Carob IgG; Oat bran IgG; Cassava root IgG

Meat:
Turkey meat IgG; Duck meat IgG; Rabbit meat IgG; Quail meat IgG; Venison meat IgG; Beef IgG; Horse meat IgG; Pork IgG; Chicken meat IgG; Lamb meat IgG; Goose meat IgG; Guinea fowl meat IgG; Ostrich meat IgG; Goat meat IgG

Dairy products & egg:
Cow’s milk IgG; Goat’s milk/goat cheese IgG; Sheep’s milk/sheep cheese IgG; Egg white IgG; Egg yolk IgG; Butter IgG; Yogurt IgG; Kefir IgG; Emmental cheese IgG; Cottage cheese IgG; Mozzarella cheese IgG; Camembert cheese IgG; Quark IgG; Processed cheese IgG; Beta-lactoglobulin IgG; Casein IgG

Fruit:
Nectarine IgG; Apricot IgG; Plum IgG; Watermelon IgG; Lemon IgG; Orange IgG; Strawberry IgG; Apple IgG; Kiwi IgG; Banana IgG; Pear IgG; Peach IgG; Cherry IgG; Pineapple IgG; Grapefruit IgG; Dates IgG; Grape mix 2 IgG; Mulberry IgG; Papaya IgG; Pomegranate IgG; Blackberry IgG; Raspberry IgG; Lychee IgG; Mandarin IgG; Fig IgG; Rose hips IgG; Cranberry IgG; Kiwi IgG; Kiwi IgG; Mango IgG; Goji berry (Chinese wolfberry) IgG; Currant mix 1 IgG; Gooseberry IgG

Herbs & spices:
Cinnamon IgG; Vanilla IgG; Basil IgG; Thyme IgG; Oregano IgG; Chili IgG; Rosemary IgG; Nutmeg IgG; Mint mix 1 IgG; Cayenne pepper IgG; Cumin IgG; Clove IgG; Anise IgG; Tarragon IgG; Marjoram IgG; Fennel IgG; Curry powder IgG; Saffron IgG; Bay leaf IgG; Coriander IgG; Dill IgG; Sage IgG

Nuts & seeds:
Sesame IgG; Poppy seed IgG; Peanut IgG; Pistachio IgG; Cashew nut IgG; Hazelnut IgG; Brazil nut IgG; Pine nut IgG; Walnut IgG; Macadamia nut IgG; Coconut IgG; Cola nut IgG; Flax seeds IgG; Mustard seeds IgG; Hemp seeds IgG; Chia seeds IgG; Chestnut IgG; Sunflower seeds IgG

Vegetables:
Kohlrabi IgG; Zucchini IgG; Artichoke IgG; Chinese cabbage IgG; Red cabbage IgG; Hokkaido pumpkin IgG; White cabbage IgG; Savoy cabbage IgG; Beetroot IgG; Carrot IgG; Broccoli IgG; Asparagus IgG; Eggplant IgG; Cucumber IgG; Bell pepper IgG; Garlic IgG; Celery IgG; Parsley IgG; Horseradish IgG; Spinach IgG; Cauliflower IgG; Kale IgG; Rapeseed IgG; Swiss chard IgG; Potato IgG; Radish IgG; Arugula IgG; Chicory IgG; Bamboo shoots IgG

Legumes:
Peas IgG; Soy IgG; Chickpeas IgG; Lentils IgG; Bean mix 1 IgG; Mung bean IgG; Broad bean IgG; Pea pods IgG

Salads:
Salad mix 1 IgG; Lamb’s lettuce IgG; Leek mix 1 IgG; Melon mix 1 IgG

Mushrooms:
Mushroom mix 1 IgG; Mushroom mix 2 IgG; Agar-agar IgG; Spirulina spp. IgG

Fish & seafood:
Sole IgG; Pike IgG; Swordfish IgG; Oyster IgG; Haddock IgG; Common carp IgG; Crayfish IgG; Venus clam IgG; Trout IgG; Mackerel IgG; Herring IgG; Crab IgG; Common squid IgG; Tuna IgG; Salmon IgG; Sea bass IgG; Gilthead bream IgG; Anchovy IgG; Caviar IgG; Shrimp and prawn mix IgG; European eel IgG; Octopus IgG; Lobster IgG; Sardine IgG; Monkfish IgG; Large flounder IgG

Mixed/miscellaneous products:
Black tea IgG; Olive IgG; Honey IgG; Coffee IgG; Yeast mix 1 IgG; Onion mix 1 IgG; Baking powder IgG; Safflower oil IgG; Capers IgG; Ginger IgG; Cinnamon IgG; Green tea IgG; Hops IgG; Grape leaf IgG; Licorice IgG

Instructions before collection

We do not recommend entry of patients/clients with clinical signs of disease (temperature, cough, signs of respiratory tract infection, etc.) to undergo this test.
We recommend hand disinfection prior to entry to the clinics/collection points.

It is advised to fast for a minimum of 8 hours by refraining from eating or drinking anything expect water. Faiing to fast before the test may affect result quality. If you are currently on medications, consult your healtcare provider to determine whether you should continue taking them prior to the test.

PREPARATION FOR BLOOD COLLECTION
The recommended time to collect blood is between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., to obtain comparable results from different blood draws. To assess the numerical test result, so-called reference intervals are used, which are based on morning fasting collections and are used for population comparison. This time interval is also recommended in light of the biological cycles that naturally take place in the body.

GENERAL PRE-SAMPLING INSTRUCTIONS
It is necessary to come to the testing site earlier, so that you can rest in the waiting room for approximately 20 minutes to have a relatively relaxed body and mind.
It is not advisable to draw blood before collection.
It is necessary to arrive on an empty stomach for the collection itself, in the case of collections at a later time in the day, at least three hours on an empty stomach. At home, it is desirable to drink a sufficient amount of pure water (at least up to half a liter) - this is important for a successful blood collection. Mineral water, juice, coffee and tea are not recommended.
Herbs included in tea may contain substances affecting the blood count. Coffee and black tea increase gastric acid production and release insulin from the pancreas, thereby affecting glucose metabolism. Since everything in the body is interrelated, they can impact other tests. Another extreme is when your body is running out of fluids. In this case, the number of red blood cells, the level of protein and lipids bound to the protein increase and the level of urea in the blood can also increase. It is therefore advisable to drink pure water when you wake up.

Generally, it is recommended to:
• around 6 p.m. eat only light meals, do not eat fatty food (cheese, butter, cream, meat, smoked meat, bacon) and sweet meals,
• fast for 10-12 hours (Attention: it is not advisable to starve for more than 16 hours!), in the case of later collection (after 9:30 a.m.), a lighter breakfast is allowed, no later than 3 hours before collection,
• drink non-alcoholic beverages and drinks without sugar in the usual quantity, in the case of adult clients 24 hours before blood collection (Alcohol in the blood changes lipid levels, the level of glucose is reduced, uric acid levels increase and liver enzymes are released into the blood),
• take only prescribed medicines in the evening,
• avoid increased physical activity, and strength and endurance exercise the day before blood collection (Lipid, glucose, some enzyme levels in the blood and other parameters may change during physical activity. The recovery of normal values to maintain the accuracy of laboratory results may take a longer time, depending on the duration of the exercise, your physical fitness in general and other factors. We recommend maintaining normal daily physical activity such as light stretching, short cycling to work, gardening, etc.),
• avoid psychological stress, which raises blood glucose levels and causes the release of stress hormones in particular,
• avoid smoking for at least 6 hours prior to blood collection because it increases the level of carbonylhemoglobin produced by the reaction of the blood dye with carbon monoxide and alters the permeability and elasticity of the vessels, affecting the ratios of blood analytes,
• do not chew gum for at least 6 hours before blood collection, as this may affect glucose and enzyme levels,
• do not undergo stressful diagnostic or therapeutic interventions for at least 24 hours prior to blood collection.
If any of the tests you have selected require special preparation, you will be informed of the fact by email with the order and blood collection instructions attached. These specific instructions have priority over the general recommendations for preparation.

MEDICINES
It is recommended to have blood collected before the planned doses of medicines. If it is not possible to take the medicine later, you should inform the nurse during blood collection and specify what medication you have taken.
Take the medicines prescribed by your doctor in the morning or bring them with you to take them after blood collection (thyroid medicines, antihypertensive medicines, blood thinners, contraceptives, etc.) In the case of later collection (after 9:30 a.m.), you can take the prescribed medication in the morning.
Do not take iron, vitamin, nutritional supplements or other supplements, including homeopathics, for at least three (3) days prior to blood collection.

SPECIFIC SITUATIONS
In order to obtain the appropriate answers to your questions with regard to the laboratory tests, it is important to accurately notify the nurse at the healthcare provider about the following facts prior to your blood test:
• regularly used medicines and supplements (ideally come with a written list to the blood collection site),
infectious diseases you suffer from (e.g., HIV, hepatitis, mononucleosis...),
• contact with an infected person or presence in an infectious environment,
• if you have received an infusion within the last 5 days, specify into which limb,
• intramuscular injections within 3 days prior to the blood collection date,
• long-term immobilisation, lost ability to move,
• activities at higher altitudes,
• allergy to common band-aids,
• if you feel unwell when looking at blood or needles, please also notify our blood collection staff of the fact.

OTHER FACTORS
Please note that prolonged use of medication or other important factors may affect the values measured by the tests you have selected. For more information, please see the description of the specific test. To obtain objective test results, take the time to properly prepare for your blood collection.

Results

Each food is assigned a numerical value accompanied by a colored coding box. This number represents the concentration of the IgG antibody detected (measured in U/ml) for that particular food. A higher value indicates a greater intolerance of your body towards that specific food. The color-coding system facilitates the easy identification of "problem" foods within these categories.

class 0: 0-7,5 U/ml no rekaction - a result is negative and specific antibodies were not detected.

class 1: 7,5-12,5 U/ml weak reaction - a result is weakly positive.

class 2: 12,5-20 U/ml moderate reaction - possible sensitization (increased sensitivity to the given food).

class 3: 20-50 U/ml strong reaction - a result indicates a risk of food intolerance.

class 4: > 50 U/ml very strong reakcion - values above 50 U/ml are almost always associated with hypersensitivity and an obvious intolerance.