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During healthy digestion, food is broken down into its smallest possible components. These pass harmlessly through the gut and into the bloodstream.

However, occasionally small fragments of partially digested food are able to get through the gut wall. These are known as ‘antigens’. Your vigilant immune system recognises these antigens as foreign, and creates antibodies (IgG) to combat them.

The antibodies attach themselves to the antigens, forming antigen-antibody complexes. If the immune system doesn’t clear these away efficiently, they can be deposited in tissues, contributing to a range of symptoms.

By testing the types of IgG in the blood, we can work out which foods you may be reacting to. We can also gain clues about the integrity of your gut.
 

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Food IgG Finger Prick Test, analysed by our leading and accredited lab partners 
A full list of 40 core foods most commonly associated food sensitivity 
(Free) A review of your test results by a qualified practitioner
(Free) A detailed symptom survey, reviewed by a qualified practitioner 
(Free) Bespoke report translating your results into easy to digest insights 
(Free) Tailored supplement plan, based on your results and your symptoms 
(Free) Expert designed food lists, evidenced to reduce symptoms and aid gut repair
(Free) A mini Healthpath pillars of health education program, designed to support your health journey
Convenient home test kit 

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Identify food rections with our most accessible IgG test, useful for those who want to personalise their diet. The Finger Prick Test 40+ uses advanced technology called immunoassay microarray to identify food-specific IgG antibodies to over 40 different foods. This gives you accurate information that can be used to adjust your diets and improve a number of health conditions.

For help preparing for our test, read our help centre article.

Essential information

• Use this guide to get a successful sample. Follow this essential advice to ensure your sample is viable for analysis
• To give you and your clients complete confidence in a valid sample, we recommend a blood draw. Contact us for phlebotomy services
• This test is recommended for those who are over the age of 18. For anyone under 18, we recommend a blood draw. Contact us for phlebotomy services
• If you order multiple blood tests, you will need to take a blood sample for each test
• Read our policy on retests, replacement kits and failed samples 

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Guidelines before taking the test:

1. Do not perform the test if you are pregnant or taking immunosuppressant drugs. Do not discontinue medications in order to take the test

2. Eat a normal diet before the test, and ensure you’re well-hydrated before taking your blood sample

3. If there’s a food that you’ve avoided for more than 3 months but which you would like tested (e.g. almond), reintroduce that food. Eat one portion of the food daily for a week before taking the test. Do NOT eat anything to which you have a known allergy.

4. Make sure you’re well hydrated before you take your blood sample.

Please note: 

• The larger sample transport tube containing the absorbent cotton pad should NOT be used for blood collection. 

• If the blood flow stops before the blood collection tube is full, you may need to use the second safety lancet to make another puncture on a different finger.

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Use this guide to get a successful sample. Follow this essential advice, to ensure your sample is viable for analysis by the laboratory.

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Dear

Congratulations on getting this far. I have reviewed your symptom survey and test results to create your personalised program.

Your results

Please find your Healthpath Food Sensitivity Report attached, along with our partner lab's “Patient Guidebook’. This breaks down the science of food sensitivity testing and how to use your results.

With the symptoms you describe, there is usually an element of bacterial imbalance that contributes to symptoms of food sensitivity. By using our health plan to restore your gut health, in conjunction with your results, you may find you can reintroduce these foods in the long run. 

I’ve included resources in your health plan, to start explaining the link between food sensitivities and gut health. 

What's next? 

Your test results are the first step in getting answers to your symptoms. Next, I want to empower you to find better health.  

Please take the time to review the health plan I have created for you.

Go to My Health plan for the food, supplement and lifestyle advice I have tailored to you and your needs.

In health,

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