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40 Preservatives/Expanded Additives - ALCAT Test Kit

This 40 Preservatives/Expanded Additives panel tests for 40 preservatives and expanded additives that can activate the immune system. This is a tolerance test, not an allergy test.  Note: This is a pre-paid shipping test kit that will be mailed and it requires a blood draw. Please Click Here to locate a lab for specimen collection.


Test Code: ALC28

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Methodology:

Specimen Type: Blood

Preparation:

No fasting is required. Avoid antibiotics and antihistamines for 5 days, oral steroids for 7 days, and topical steroids for 24 hours prior to collection. Reduce vitamin C to 2500 mg or less for 48 hours prior to collection. If possible take medications or supplements after collection. Check with your physician before stopping any medications.

Test Results:

5-7 business days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.

Description

40 Preservatives/Expanded Additives:

Acacia Gum, Adipic Acid, Alum, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene, Calcium Phosphate, Cyclodextrin, D-Lactitol, EDTA, Fumaric Acid, Glycerol, Hexylresorcinol, Invertase, Isomalt, Lactic Acid, Lecithin (Soy), Lysozyme, Magnesium Phosphate, Malic Acid, Maltodextrin, Mannitol, Methenamine, Methyl Anthranilate, Phosphoric Acid, Polydextrose, Potash, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Tartrate, Red #2 (Amaranth), Red #3 (Erythrosine), Sodium Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Bisulfate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Propionate, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Succinic Acid

ALCAT provides a free ½ hour consultation with a Nutritional Consultant to review test results, answer questions, and offer menu, substitution and restaurant tips.

 

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