The Allergy Testing offered at Optihealth assists in determining reactions that occur immediately ( IgE) and reactions that occur in a delayed reaction ( IgG). The number of items tested may be a whole panel or a smaller limited number depending on the area of concern. The advantages of this method used is that it increases accuracy of results as compared with traditional scratch testing that often is offered through your medical doctor and allergist. The most comprehensive approach to food & environmental reactions would be to overlap sensitivity results with allergy results.
“Allergies” can follow two pathways either an Immunoglobulin E ( IgE) response which is an immediate reaction or an Immunoglobulin G ( IgG) response which is a delayed response. In an allergic reaction the mast cells in the immune system then release histamine to produce traditional allergy symptoms. The traditional allergy symptoms include: hives, swelling, itching eyes, running nose, headaches and sinus symptoms.
The Test Options For Allergy Testing Include:
1. Allergies IgG & Ig E ( ND Performs Optihealth )
At Optihealth we perform IgE and IgG with our partner lab MVA labs http://www.meridianvalleylab.com/allergy_dept_details.html
The test can detect both IgE and/or IgG allergic reactions.
Advantages:
- The ability to have many items tested through one blood sample draw which give you also the most accuracy
- During allergy testing via the scratch method if a person is nervous or upset ie a child alot of adrenaline is produced which may give false negative results.
Panels:
E- 95 Common Food Allergies IgE & IgG : 209 US plus 25 gammadyne blood draw fee = Total 234 US
A-95 Seasonings and Other Foods IgE & IgG : 209 US plus 25 gammadyne blood draw fee= Total 234 US
Both E and A Combo Ig E & IgG : 316 US plus 25 gammadyne blood draw fee= Total 341 US
Blood Spot Panel ( 45 Allergens): Contact Optihealth for latest fee
2. Scratch Testing ( Allergist MD Performs)
- The benefits are that the results are available immediately
- The drawbacks multiple sites need to be done one for each allergen and can be painful especially for kids also false negatives can result if child is nervous or upset ( ie releasing alot of adrenaline)
For more information on the different allergy reactions visit http://www.rmalab.com/index.php?id=18
Fee Schedule:
If you have more than 19 items that you wish to have tested it is advised to use the panel group testing for 95 items as your best financial option.
Single Allergy Item Test IgE or IgG : 32 for each item tested Plus 11 (ie 10 items X 32= =143 for 10 items tested through Gamma DynaCare)
Consult: 98
( It is recommended to have a consult to integrate your results for your optimal health plan)
For Optihealth Allergy Testing you will be given a requisition for testing in which you can go to any Gammadyna Care Lab in Ottawa for your convenience http://www.yellowpages.ca/bus/Ontario/Ottawa/Gamma-Dynacare-Medical-Laboratories/3039765.html?adid=14026563ac&what=Laboratories-Medical&where=Ottawa+ON&le=adbcfdd1ee%7Cadbcfdd1ec%7Cadbcfdd1f1
The results are generally available 2 weeks after sample is received.
