Allergy Panels – IgA – Vegetarian Foods

IgA antibodies are produced in the greatest quantity in a day. This is one of the most important antibodies as it is the bodies’ first line of defence against viruses and bacteria. Testing for IgA antibodies against specific foods may be raised when the lining of the intestinal tract, the mucous membrane, become inflamed or damaged. Elevated IgA to specific foods can be a sign of damage to the mucous membranes in the gut.   Individuals with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, or even those with suspected leaky gut may benefit from testing IgA food reactions. The IgA 96 antibody test can be ordered through a variety of consumed food panels such as the general western foods (Code 3197), vegetarian foods (Code 3200) and Asian foods (Code 3198).

It is recommended that IgA allergy testing is only performed for infants greater than 18 months of age.

Test details

• Test code: 3200
• Category: Allergies & Intolerances
• Kit requirements: 1x Allergy Spot Card or 1 x SST Blood
• Collection method: CI05.04.01
• Test method: EIA (Enzyme immunoassay)
• Turnaround time: 12-15 Business Days

What is measured

• Grains/Legumes/Nuts
  • Almond
  • Barley
  • Buckwheat
  • Cashew Nut
  • Chickpea
  • Coconut
  • Corn
  • Gliadin
  • Gluten
  • Green Bean
  • Green Pea
  • Hazelnut
  • Kidney Bean
  • Lentil
  • Lima Bean
  • Millet
  • Oat
  • Peanut
  • Pecan
  • Pine Nut
  • Pinto bean
  • Pistachio Nut
  • Quinoa
  • Rye
  • Soybean
  • Spelt
  • Walnut
  • Wheat
  • White Rice
  • Whole
• Fruit
  • Apple
  • Apricot
  • Banana
  • Blueberry
  • Cantaloupe
  • Cherry
  • Cranberry
  • Date
  • Grapefruit
  • Green Grape
  • Jackfruit
  • Kiwi
  • Lemon
  • Mango
  • Olive
  • Orange
  • Papaya
  • Peach
  • Pear
  • Persimmon
  • Pineapple
  • Plum
  • Raspberry
  • Strawberry
  • Watermelon
• Vegetables
  • Artichoke
  • Asparagus
  • Avocado
  • Beet
  • Broccoli /Brussel Sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Carrot
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant
  • Garlic
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Lettuce
  • Onion
  • Pumpkin
  • Spinach
  • Sweet Potato
  • Tomato
  • White Potato
• Misc/Herbs/Spices
  • Baker's / Brewer's Yeast
  • Basil
  • Black Pepper
  • Button Mushroom
  • Cane Sugar
  • Chili Pepper
  • Cocoa Bean (Chocolate)
  • Coffee Bean
  • Curry Powder
  • Flaxseed
  • Ginger
  • Honey
  • Oregano
  • Sesame Seed
  • Sunflower Seed
• Dairy
  • Casein
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Cow's Milk
  • Goat's Milk
  • Whey
• Egg
  • Chicken
  • Duck
  • Egg White
  • Egg Whole
  • Egg Yolk

Common clinical applications

• Respiratory Health
  • Asthma
• Skin and Dermatological Health
  • Eczema
• Other Health Conditions
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Irritable Bowel

Resources

• Patient Brochure
• Sample Report

This test should be ordered and interpreted with guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Important: Test information is general only. Results should be interpreted with a qualified health practitioner and do not replace medical advice or diagnosis.