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Food Intolerance test for Allergy

Food Allergy Test including 217 food items now in Rs. 8200

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. 8200

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.


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FOOD INTOLERANCE PROFILE : Report - Procedure

Test Price : Rs. 8200 ( Tax included )

  • Fasting Not Required
  • Sample Type - Blood ( SERUM )
  • Highly specific results
  • Affordable technique
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  • Expert collect sample at Home
  • Get report in 24/48 hrs

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Why Choose Thyrocare for FOOD INTOLERANCE PROFILE

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.

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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.

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Service for FOOD INTOLERANCE PROFILE test is available in all the major cities across India including New Delhi, Mumbai , Kolkata , Chennai , Hyderabad , Bangalore , Faridabad , Ghaziabad , Gurgaon , Guwahati , Indore , Jaipur , Kanpur , Lucknow , Madurai , Nagpur , Patna , Pune , Puri , Secunderabad , Surat , Vadodara , Varanasi , Vijayawada and 200 more tier 2 cities.


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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


Why take this Test?

The following are the reasons to go for a test:-

• To Detect sensitivity toward Certain foods
• To eliminate foods that trigger those synonyms
• To locate Hidden Symptoms
• To get Scale or Reactivity towards Different Food

What are the uses of the Test?

• Hidden Disease: Lack of testing can make you prone to certain hidden diseases and symptoms which you probably have ignored but it could be the root cause of having intolerance toward certain food

• Health Diet: It tests your tolerance toward multiple foods in Reds, greens, and yellow. This would help you to figure out which food to eliminate, which one to eat moderately, and which food to eat more often.

• Accurate Result: Self-testing with limited knowledge could leave some symptoms undiscovered. The test can help you screen every Symptoms.

How to book Food Intolerance in India?

You may schedule an appointment online at mediyaar.com. A confirmation with a time slot for your test will be sent to your email and sms, Additionally, the blood sample will be collected from the given address of your home or officein India. The report is sent to you through email in 24 to 48 hours, however, you may also choose to get a hard copy of the report by paying Rs. 75 extra.

How is the Test Performed?

A sample of blood would be drawn from a vein of the patient and used in the analysis. It's important to note that though fasting is not mandatory one must refrain from eating and drinking for up to 8-10 hours prior to giving the sample which may result in more accurate results.

What is the normal Food Intolerance level?

The test measures three levels of sensitivity toward food - high, moderate, and low. When it's high, it means someone's immune system is having a severe response to certain meals. Borderline, indicate a sign of milder antibody reactivity to some meals and if you have no specific dietary intolerances, you will fall under the "Normal" category. Which is less than 24 IU/ml?

Who needs to take this test?

If you or your loved ones are detecting the mentioned symptoms after consuming a certain meal then it is the right time for you to get the test done. The test would help you eliminate certain food from your diet. You can take the test as a preventive measure to avoid potential risks. Furthermore, these illnesses can be an obstacle to your workplace and social life.

What happens if the Food Intolerance level is high or medium?

• In the high range - When it's high, >30 IU/ml it means someone's immune system is having a severe response to certain meals. The best way to alleviate your symptoms is to cut out or drastically reduce your consumption of these meals for a minimum of three months.

• Medium Having a borderline (24-30 IU/ml) result implies milder antibody reactivity to some meals. The recommendation is to cut down or shift these items for at least three months, to avoid moving them from the borderline to the high category.

What are the 3 most common food intolerances?

The most common is lactose intolerance being 60% of the world population diagnosed with it. Here a person develops an inability to digest lactose present in milk products. The second one is gluten. Research shows that about 30% of the population is prone to gluten intolerance which is a type of protein present in various foods such as wheat, barley, spelled, etc. The third most common food Intolerance category is Caffeine affecting 10% of the globe.

• Lactose: Lactose is a type of sugar that is found in milk and dairy products. Lactose is useful for making lactase enzymes. This lactase enzyme is present in the digestive system of the body to break down lactose. Thus, a person with Lactose Intolerance is unable to make lactase enzymes.

• Histamine: Histamine is a type of chemical which is found in pineapples, bananas, red wine, white wine, avocados, chocolates, and cheese. Histamine is present in the digestive system and is responsible for making diamine oxidase enzymes. A histamine-intolerant person is unable to break down diamine oxidase.

• Gluten: Gluten is a protein that is typically found in wheat, barley, and rye. However, Gluten sensitivity is different from celiac disease. A person suffering from Gluten Intolerance will feel uneasy and suffer from pain if he intakes food that contains gluten.

What happens if the level is high or Low?

Every person has a normal Food Intolerance Level to maintain which is below 24 U/ml. If by any chance a person is found to be highly food intolerant or less food intolerant, he should immediately visit a certified doctor to get cured. The common symptoms might become severe if not cured at the proper time.

What happens if you keep eating food you are intolerant to?

The symptoms might sound common, but even common and easy symptoms can become severe if not cured. If a person keeps on eating the food, he is intolerant to, he might suffer the adverse effects of those common symptoms. Thus, ending up damaging the digestive system.