{"product_id":"advanced-laboratory-food-intolerance-blood-assessment-test-at-home-sample-collection-286-antigen-report","title":"Advanced Laboratory Food Intolerance Blood Assessment Test | At-Home Sample Collection \u0026 286-Antigen Report","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Laboratory Food Intolerance Blood Assessment Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt-Home Sample Collection \u0026amp; 286-Antigen Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you experience bloating, abdominal discomfort, changes in bowel habits or other symptoms that you feel may be associated with the foods you eat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Laboratory Food Intolerance Blood Assessment Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a detailed laboratory report covering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e286 food antigens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you information that can be discussed with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian alongside your symptoms, dietary history and other relevant health information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eSample \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBlood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollection\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSelf-collected sample using the supplied kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eFood antigens assessed:286\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eEstimated turnaround:\u003cspan\u003e3 to 5 working days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is food intolerance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA food intolerance describes a situation where a person has difficulty tolerating or digesting a particular food or food ingredient. It is different from a food allergy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood intolerance can be associated with symptoms such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebloating, abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea and excess wind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Symptoms may occur several hours after eating a particular food and can sometimes last for hours or days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood intolerance can have many different causes. For example, lactose intolerance occurs when the body has difficulty digesting lactose, the sugar found naturally in milk and dairy products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is important to remember that symptoms sometimes attributed to food intolerance can have other causes, including gastrointestinal conditions. Persistent or recurring symptoms should therefore be discussed with a healthcare professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this test measure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis assessment analyses a blood sample against a panel of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e286 food antigens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.,Covering everything from everyday grains, dairy, meats, and fresh seafood to complex spices, novel ingredients, coffee, and edible mushrooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe laboratory report provides information about the immune-reactivity measurements included in the panel. The results can help you identify areas that may warrant further discussion about your diet and symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, a laboratory finding should not automatically be interpreted as proof that a particular food is causing your symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow clinicians use this test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResults from food-related testing should be considered alongside your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymptoms, medical history, dietary pattern and other clinical information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA healthcare professional may use the information as one part of a broader discussion about possible food triggers and whether further assessment is appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor suspected food intolerance, healthcare professionals may also recommend keeping a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efood and symptom diary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and, where appropriate, structured elimination and reintroduction of foods. The NHS notes that some commercially available home tests claiming to diagnose food intolerance are not recommended because evidence for their accuracy is limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is therefore important not to interpret a positive result in isolation or automatically remove numerous foods from your diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the right test for you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis assessment may be of interest if you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience recurring digestive symptoms after eating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotice that certain foods appear to trigger symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant a broader assessment of food-related immune-reactivity measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWould like information to discuss with a healthcare professional or dietitian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to keep a more structured record of potential food-related triggers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, this test is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a substitute for medical assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have persistent digestive symptoms, unexplained weight loss, blood in your stool, severe abdominal pain or other concerning symptoms, speak with your GP or another healthcare professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also important to distinguish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efood allergy from food intolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Food allergy can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulties and can sometimes result in a life-threatening reaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation and collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour sample is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eself-collected at home using the supplied collection kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore collecting your sample:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead all collection instructions supplied with your kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure you have everything required for the sample collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the instructions carefully to obtain the required blood sample.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure the sample is correctly labelled and packaged according to the kit instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete the required information before returning your sample.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant return instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturn the sample on the same day it is collected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not post your sample over weekends or bank holidays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturning the sample promptly helps minimise delays in laboratory processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding your result\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour report will provide your individual results for the food antigens included in the assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is important to understand that a result indicating reactivity to a food does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot necessarily mean that eating that food is responsible for your symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConversely, a result that does not show significant reactivity does not necessarily rule out every possible food-related problem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is because food-related symptoms can arise through different mechanisms, and not every form of food intolerance can be identified through a blood test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNHS specialist guidance also highlights that IgG food testing should not be regarded as a validated diagnostic method for food intolerance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour results are therefore best viewed as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einformation to discuss with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than as a diagnosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour results and next steps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce your report is available, review your findings alongside the foods you regularly eat and any symptoms you experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may wish to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Keep a food and symptom diary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord what you eat, when you eat it and any symptoms that follow. This can help identify patterns that may not be obvious from a single test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Discuss your results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have concerns about your results, speak with your GP, healthcare professional or registered dietitian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Avoid unnecessary dietary restrictions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not remove large numbers of foods from your diet simply because they appear on a report.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemoving multiple foods without appropriate guidance can make it difficult to maintain a balanced diet. The NHS recommends seeking advice from a GP or food and nutrition specialist before significantly restricting your diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Consider further investigation if symptoms persist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour healthcare professional may consider whether another condition could be responsible for your symptoms and whether additional testing is appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood intolerance is not the same as food allergy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the difference is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood intolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commonly involves digestive symptoms such as bloating, abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea or excess wind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood allergy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e involves an immune response and can cause symptoms such as itching, hives, swelling, vomiting, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Some allergic reactions can be severe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have experienced a reaction involving breathing difficulties, throat swelling, significant facial or lip swelling, dizziness or collapse after eating a food, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo not rely on a home food-intolerance test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Seek appropriate medical assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimitations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esnapshot from one sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It cannot diagnose a condition on its own; values inside or outside a reference range require clinical context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood-related symptoms can have many different causes, and laboratory testing cannot identify every type of food intolerance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not make major or long-term dietary changes solely on the basis of this test without appropriate professional advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to get medical help\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not wait for a home-test result if you feel seriously unwell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall 999 for a life-threatening emergency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNHS 111\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when you need urgent advice and are unsure what to do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeek urgent medical attention if you develop symptoms suggestive of a serious allergic reaction, such as sudden swelling of the lips, mouth, throat or tongue, difficulty breathing, severe wheezing, difficulty swallowing, fainting or significant dizziness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The London Health Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57435231945079,"sku":null,"price":163.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/home2lab.co.uk\/products\/advanced-laboratory-food-intolerance-blood-assessment-test-at-home-sample-collection-286-antigen-report","provider":"Home2Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}