Indications IgE-mediated allergies, also known as hypersensitivity reactions, occur when the immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless substance, known as an allergen, as a threat. In response to this perceived threat, the immune system produces IgE antibodies which triggers the release of histamine and other chemicals from mast cells. These chemicals cause the various…
read moreIndications: Immunoglobulin G (IgG) food sensitivity, also known as delayed food intolerance, describes an adverse reaction to food that is mediated by IgG antibodies. Unlike IgE mediated food allergies, which can cause immediate and severe reactions, IgG food sensitivities typically manifest with delayed symptoms that can take hours or days to appear. These symptoms can…
read moreIndications IgE mediated allergies can manifest in a variety of forms and this profile specifically assesses inhalant allergies to individual foods in the following groups: Pollens: Grass, tree and weeds House dust and storage mites Yeasts & Moulds Pets & farm animals The diagnosis of IgE-mediated allergies typically involves a combination of clinical history, physical…
read moreIndications: Immunoglobulin G (IgG) food sensitivity, also known as delayed food intolerance, describes an adverse reaction to food that is mediated by IgG antibodies. Unlike IgE mediated food allergies, which can cause immediate and severe reactions, IgG food sensitivities typically manifest with delayed symptoms that can take hours or days to appear. These symptoms can…
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