Food Allergy Test including 217 food items now in Rs. 6900
FOOD INTOLERANCE PROFILE by Thyrocare includes test on 217 parameters. It comprises of essential tests on for an early detection of any potential illness in your body. This package which comes under Allergy category was originally priced at Rs 10000 , is now available at a discounted price of Rs. 6900
Nearly 20% of people are affected by food intolerance globally. 1 in every 5 adults has some kind of Intolerance to the food, but most people do not realize the early symptoms until it's too late. It has negative effects on your digestive system if left untreated, It is actually experiencing abnormal gastrointestinal symptoms after eating specific meals. It may be managed easily by getting a food intolerance test and taking necessary precautions while eating a specific food.
The idea that all organisms need food to survive is accepted universally. However, in some people, eating certain food causes an unusual immune response that is so severe that it may lead to persistent inflammation and sickness. Being intolerant to lactose is the most common, impacting sixty percent of the population worldwide. Individuals with this disorder have trouble digesting foods that include milk. But the list does not stop here. People suffering from various intolerance like lactose, caffeine, and gluten often tend to ignore minor symptoms like bloating, stomach ache, and heartburn that does not affect immediately but may lead to long-term consequences such as abnormalities of the immune system, neurological diseases, and other significant chronic illnesses.
Test Price : Rs. 6900 ( Tax included )
FOOD INTOLERANCE PROFILE is a health checkup package which
includes 217 important parameters.
Get tested for FOOD INTOLERANCE PROFILE at fully automated diagnostic laboratory
Thyrocare which has Centralized Processing Lab (CPL) in Mumbai for esoteric tests and Regional
Processing Labs in major cities of India.
Thyrocare Technologies Limited has huge set up covering over 2 Lakh sq. ft. floor area ensures zero error processing if approx 50 thousand specimens and over 3 lakh Clinical investigations per day is the right choice for your FOOD INTOLERANCE PROFILE testing.
FAQs - Food Intolerance Profile
Q : What is food allergy ?
A : A food allergy is an immune system reaction that can affect organs throughout the body. If you have food sensitivity, your body can't properly digest a certain food, even the tiniest amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger life-threatening symptoms.
Q : What is food allergy test ?
A : Food allergy testing is used to find out if you have an allergy to a specific food. It may also be used to find out whether you have a true allergy or, instead, a sensitivity to a food, also called food intolerance.
Q : How much does this test Cost ?
A : The Discounted Test price is Rs. 5900 which is inclusive of taxes, A trained phlebotomist will visit you for blood sample collection at no extra cost.
Q : What happens during food allergy test ?
A : This test checks for substances called IgE antibodies in the blood. During a blood test, a health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm. This usually takes less than five minutes.
Q : Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test?
A : You don't need any special preparations for a food allergy test. Even fasting is not mandatory.
Q: Are there any risks to the test?
A : There is no risk to having a blood test. You may have slight pain or bruising at the spot where the needle was put in, but it will go away quickly.
Q: What do the results mean?
A : If the results show that you have a food allergy, the treatment is to avoid the food. There is no cure for food allergies, but eliminating the food from your diet should prevent allergic reactions.
Q : Where are test Conducted?
A : Test are conducted at Thyrocare Technologies Limited Labs , India's first and most advanced Totally Automated Laboratory having its strong presence in more than 2000 cities / towns in India and internationally.
Q : What are reports like?
A : This test gives a list of food to be completely avoided in red, food that can be eaten with moderation in yellow and food that can be eaten happily in green.
Q : How do I get the food allergy report?
A : It will be emailed to you. However, if you requested and paid for the hardcopy, then it will be couriered to you too once the reports are done.
Q : Typically what is the processing time?
A : The lab processes the sample and sends out the report in less than 48 hours time. However, some time it may take 72 hours for the report to be released.
Q : What is the complete process ?
A : Step 1: After Filling up the Form on this page by providing Name of the Person(s), Age, Gender, Mobile Number, Email Id, Address and Pin code.
Step 2: You will receive an SMS / Email from Thyrocare Labs in few hours .
Step 3: You would receive a call from the appointment team to check your convenient time and date for Home Sample Collection. Sometimes you may directly an SMS and email confirming the appointment.
Step 4: The technician from the nearest thyrocare center in your city will come to your home for Sample Collection.
Step 5: At the time of Sample collection at home, you need to pay the representative the entire test price or you can pay online through the link sent by Thyrocare.
Step 6: An email with soft copy of the allergy test report will be sent to you. If you need a hardcopy, Rs.75 will be charged extra.
A Food Intolerance Test is a checkup that is used to recognize hypersensitive to any indisputable food that might affect the digestive system negatively. It is a diagnostic examination that is performed by physicians to identify foods to which a patient may be allergic or which may cause discomfort. The food Intolerance test in India can be performed through a blood test which can identify & determine the food origin of such symptoms and advise on the most effective course of therapy.
People affected are sure to feel uneasy right after eating indisputable food. Although the symptoms are very common and not that dangerous, the seriousness of these symptoms depends on the amount of food being eaten. Although, it takes a few hours after the ingestion of food and takes many days to get cured.
Symptoms & causes
The primary cause is the inability of the digestive system to generate enough of the necessary enzymes required to digest the food. You may be more susceptible to food allergies if you have a disorder like gastrointestinal disorder. Among them are the following:
• Gluten intolerance.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which has ileitis and ulcerative colitis.
Symptoms
• Nausea: An individual may feel uneasiness in his stomach making him have the urge to Vomit.
• Abdominal Pain: Most Common symptom is a pain in your stomach which may feel like a burn or twist.
• Bloating: Trapping of gas and having a sense of fullness in your Tummy can be experienced by the patient.
• Heartburn: Tingling burning and throbbing caused in the upper and middle chest, which may radiate to the neck and throat and become more severe when you lie down.
• Headache: A headache may be the first symptom of an illness in the stomach brought on by poor digestion.
What is the Food Intolerance Test Price in India?
The average test would cost around INR between 8,000 to 15000 in India, But you can get the best price in India for your intolerance test on Mediyaar.com. The test is conducted at Thyrocare labs which checks more than 200 food items, It can be Booked online and samples can be collected at your home.
What is the difference between Food Intolerance & Food Allergy Test
They are different from each other, and the method of their testing is also different. People might get confused between them as both of them has conjoining symptoms. Food Allergy affects the immune system of a person, whereas Intolerance affects the digestive system.
A Food Allergy Test is done using a simple skin prick test. This skin prick test identifies the food item a person reacts with. This test usually goes by applying a small amount of the doubted food item on your skin. Later the doctor pricks your skin using a needle to discover if you are reacting to that food item. Whereas Food Intolerance is done using a Blood test method.
| Particulars | Food Intolerance | Food Allergy |
|---|---|---|
| Impacts | On Digestive System | On immune System |
| Common Symptoms | Indigestion, Abdominal Pain, Heartburn, Bloating | Nausea, Upset Stomach Vomiting, Rashes on the skin |
| Intensity | Won't harm You if you consume little amount of food. | Can severely Affect Your health Even if you consume a little amount. |
| Period of reaction | Symptoms are Detected within an Hour or few | Symptoms can be noticed within a couple of Minutes |
| Severity | Not Life-threatening but can trigger neurological disease in the long run. | It is Life- Threatening to an extent that you may develop anaphylaxis |
