Description
What can I expect from the Allergy Complete – 295 allergens tested?
The Allergy Complete home test offers the most comprehensive allergy panel in the UK, examining 295 different allergens. It is designed to help individuals understand and manage their allergies effectively.
Allergies are a common condition, affecting approximately one in four individuals. Unfortunately, many people do not take their allergies seriously, leading to complications such as hay fever, allergic asthma, or unnecessary dietary restrictions.
With this test, you can identify potential allergens from a wide range of sources, excluding drug allergens like penicillin. Our panel covers nearly 300 relevant allergen sources, including molecular allergens, which provide valuable insights into cross-reactions and enable personalized dietary recommendations for food allergies. Additionally, for symptoms triggered by pollen, house dust mites, or insect venoms, allergen-specific immunotherapy can be directed towards the main triggers.
It’s important to note that allergies are different from less severe food intolerances, which involve difficulty digesting certain foods and experiencing unpleasant physical reactions. Food intolerances are often genetic and mainly mediated by IgG antibodies, which are not measured in this allergy test.
Please be aware that the current turnaround time for these tests is 3 to 5 working days.
What is an allergy?
An allergy is a term used to describe an immune system reaction that is misguided. The word “allergy” is derived from Greek, meaning “unknown” and “reaction.”
During an allergic reaction, the immune system is triggered by normally harmless substances, such as pollen or mite particles. This can lead to symptoms like itchy eyes, rhinitis, or, in rare cases, life-threatening reactions known as anaphylactic shock. Antibodies of the IgE class play a crucial role in the development of immediate type allergies.
IgE antibodies are produced by the body to combat foreign substances like infections. However, in allergic individuals, IgE antibodies mistakenly target harmless substances such as pollens or house dust mite particles. This test looks for elevated levels of IgE, which are responsible for causing Type I allergies.
What allergens are tested?
We cover a wide range of allergens in our comprehensive panel, including pollens, mites, molds and yeasts, plant and animal-based foods, insects and venom, pets and animals, as well as other common allergens like latex. Below is a table listing the full range of allergens we test for:
| GRASS POLLENS
Bahia grass, Bermuda grass, Common reed, Perennial ryegrass, Rye, Timothy grass |
MOULDS & YEASTS
Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus fumigatus, Baker’s yeast, Cladosporium herbarum, Malassezia sympodialis, Penicilium chrysogenum |
FRUIT
Apple, Banana, Blueberry, Cherry, Fig, Grape, Kiwi, Mango, Melon, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Strawberry |
EGG
Egg white, Egg yolk MILK Camel’s milk, Cow’s milk, Goat’s milk, Mare’s milk, Sheep’s milk |
| TREE POLLENS
Acacia, Alder, Arizona cypress, Ash, Beech pollen, Cottonwood, Cypress, Date Palm, Elm, Hazel, London plane tree, Mountain cedar, Mulberry tree, Olive, Paper mulberry, Silver birch, Sugi pollen, Tree of heaven, Walnut, Weeping fig |
INSECTS & VENOMS
American Cockroach, Bee, Common wasp venom, Fire Ant, German Cockroach, Honey bee venom, Long-headed wasp venom, Paper wasp venom |
LEGUMES & NUTS
Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Chickpea, Hazel nut, Lentil, Macadamia, Pea, Peanut, Pecan, Pistachio, Soy, Walnut, White bean |
FISH & SEAFOOD
Anisakis simplex, Atlantic cod, Atlantic herring, Atlantic mackerel, Black tiger shrimp, Brown shrimp, Carp, Common mussel, Crab, Lobster, Northern prawn, Oyster, Salmon, Scallop, Shrimp mix, Squid, Swordfish, Thornback ray, Tuna, Venus clam |
| WEED POLLENS
Annual mercury pollen, Cannabis (CBD), Hemp, Lamb’s quarter, Mugwort, Nettle, Pigweed, Ragweed, Ribwort, Russian thistle, Wall pellitory |
PETS & ANIMALS
Cat, Cattle, Djungarian hamster, Dog, Goat, Guinea pig, Horse, Mouse, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep |
SPICES
Anise, Caraway, Mustard, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley |
MEAT
Beef, Chicken, Horse, House cricket, Lamb, Mealworm, Migratory locust, Pork, Rabbit, Turkey |
| MITES
Acarus siro, American house dust mite, Blomia tropicalis, European house dust mite, Glycyphagus domesticus, Lepidoglyphus destructor, Tyrophagus putrescentiae |
CEREALS & SEEDS
Barley, Buckwheat, Corn flour, Corn, cereal, Cultivated rye, Fenugreek seed, Lupine seed, Millet, Oat, Poppy seed, Pumpkin seed, Quinoa, Rice, Sesame, Spelt, Sunflower seed, Wheat flour |
VEGETABLES
Avocado, Carrot, Celery, Garlic, Onion, Potato, Tomato |
OTHER
CCD, Ficus & Hops, Latex, Pigeon tick |
What will be tested?
- ELISA-based IgE multiplex test of 295 allergens from only a finger prick sample of blood
- 117 extracts & 178 molecular allergens
- 50+ unique molecular allergens
- Total IgE included
Conditions identified by this test:
The Allergy Complete test is specifically designed to identify and assess the following conditions:
- Allergies: This test helps individuals understand their body’s reactions to allergens, providing valuable information for managing allergies effectively.
- Allergy: Approximately one in four individuals in the general population is affected by allergies. Immediate type allergies, driven by IgE antibodies, are a significant focus of this test.
How it works
Our blood tests are designed to be fast and user-friendly, whether you opt for a home test or prefer to have your sample collected by our skilled phlebotomists.
Testing Process: Take the test Conveniently perform the test at home or visit one of our testing locations.
Submit your sample: For our at-home tests, we include prepaid postage for easy sample submission.
Get your results: Once your sample is analyzed, we provide a secure link to access your doctor-validated personal results.
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