What are the Best Allergy Tests in Ireland?
IgE vs. IgG Mediated Reactions
Depending on whether you are suffering from ‘real allergies’, ‘intolerance’ or ‘sensitivity’, ICIM try to offer patient’s the most appropriate ‘allergy test’ for each and every type of allergy. At ICIM Medics, we offer the most advanced food allergy testing that takes into account IgE and non IgE mediated allergic reactions e.g. IgG reactions.
If your symptom picture is more like an intolerance, the ICIM Blood Analysis is helpful in detecting markers of gut permeability, digestive function, immune status, toxicity, fermentation processes which can go hand in hand with food intolerances. When foods are not correctly broken down or fermentation processes become excessive reactions can occur due to these incorrect processes. In these situations ICIM Medics can help identify food intolerances and address the cause or root of these intolerances in their integrated approach towards health. In such situations when the underlying cause e.g. maldigestion or fermentation’s have been corrected the intolerances then often dissipate, and the patient can return to eating foods and not reacting. The results of the ICIM Blood Analysis can used by one of ICIM Medic’s natural medical practitioners who will advise patients on diet, nutrition, lifestyle and work out individual treatment plans.
ICIM Medics also offer IgE inhalant allergy testing as well as individual allergens testing as may be required. Sometimes more specific testing may be necessary for patients who appear to have allergies to food additives, preservatives and/or chemicals. In these situations the Additives Profile or Antibiotics & Analgesics Profile may be recommended. An allergy testing panel can also be carefully tailored to each and every patients needs.
ICIM Medics have carefully selected the best possible Food Allergy and Inhalant Antibody Assessments to help identify those with true IgE-mediated allergies as well as IgG-mediated food intolerances. ICIM Medics can conduct a broad range of allergy testing and help the patient select the most appropriate one for them from the Comprehensive Food Allergy Profile to the FACTest to the FACTest & IgE Inhalent Profile to the IgG Food Panel etc.
Additional tests are also available for regional inhalants, moulds, vegetables and spices.
Classical skin testing for allergies such as skin-scratch testing only measures IgE-mediated reactions. Assessment of relative IgG antibody levels to a multitude of foods using sensitive Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) technology identifies those foods against which the patient is producing antibodies. Measuring both relative IgE and IgG antibody levels provides an invaluable starting point for dietary intervention. The key differences between IgE and IgG mediated allergies/sensitivities are summarised below:
For further information on Allergy Testing at ICIM Medics contact telephone +353 (0) 45 844 819 or e-mail: info@icim.ie
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