40 Preservatives/Expanded Additives, Add on Test- ALCAT Test Kit
The 40 Environmental Chemicals, Preservatives, & Expanded Additives Panel - Add-On Test- ALCAT Test Kit measures immune reactions to 40 environmental chemicals, preservatives, and additives. This is a tolerance test, not an allergy test.
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.
What is the purpose of this test?
The 40 Environmental Chemicals, Preservatives, & Expanded Additives Panel - Add-On Test- ALCAT Test Kit is a type of medical test that is used to measure immune reactions through the stimulation of leukocytes. The primary purpose of the test is to analyze sensitivities to 40 different environmental chemicals, preservatives, and additives. This test is particularly useful for individuals who experience symptoms such as headaches, skin irritation, gastrointestinal issues, and fatigue, which may be associated with food sensitivities or intolerances.
It is important to note that this test is not suitable for patients younger than six months of age. Additionally, since the ALCAT test measures cellular reactions rather than antibody production, it is considered to be a more accurate way of identifying food sensitivities and intolerances than traditional allergy tests. Furthermore, the results of the ALCAT test can be used by healthcare professionals to develop personalized nutrition plans and recommend dietary changes that can help individuals avoid or minimize symptoms associated with food sensitivities and intolerances.
The 40 Environmental Chemicals, Preservatives, & Expanded Additives Panel - Add-On Test- ALCAT Test Kit includes the following:
- 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
