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How To Get An Elisa Test

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My doctor filled out a lab form for the ELISA food allergy test, and the only lab we use here is Specialty Labs, and they test for foods one at a time. I am looking for a lab that will test for everything (100 things) so I can rule out what is causing reactions, before i do an elimination diet. I remember some people on here talking about an ELISA test that tested for tons of possible intolerances IgG, and IgE responses. How do I order such a test? Thanks in Advance.

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Your Dr. has to order the test kit from a lab who runs the test.

I got tested through Great Smokies (they've since changed their name to Genova Diagnostics). My Dr. did the blood draw and sent it back to the lab. This is a lab in which you need to have the test ordered by the Dr. and they send the results to the Dr.

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I had 88 foods with add-ons (spice and vegetable)

There are other labs where you can order the kit yourself....you will then need to find someone to do the bloodraw (I think some labs you might not need a blooddraw...just a fingerprick)...and then ship it back to them.

Keep in mind the results arent 100% accurate....they might be helpful but they may not tell you everything.

Dianne W. Rookie
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I used Optimum Health Resources to get my son's ELISA tests....but I would NOT recommend them based on how long it took to get the results. Also, after using them, I started reading here on this site about how many others have had negative experiences with them.

The results of the OHR test seem to be on target, but it took so long to get the results despite repeated phone calls. They were also supposed to send me the results and some supporting documentation via Snail Mail which I've never gotten.

In my research about OHR, I saw several people recommending USBioTek but you have to go through your doctor for this company. Here is a link to their list of tests Open Original Shared Link.

Hope this helps.

Dianne

Paul Jackson Rookie
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Hi, holdthegluten!

A food-panel test, covering possible sensitivities to 30 different foods, is performed by Diagnos-Techs, Inc. in Kent, Washington. Dr. Scott Swarthout, D.C., who has an office on North Millbrook Avenue here in Fresno, can order the test for you. FYI: pjmaxx was once a patient of, but otherwise has no business relationship with Dr. Swarthout.

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