My general practitioner performed a standard allergy test on me. Why does the result not correspond to the result of the ImuPro Test?
The ImuPro test detects reactions, which may occur between 8 and 72 hours after the consumption of the offending food or additive. Allergy tests administered by GPs are designed to detect immediate reactions to ingested food. Classic Type I (IgE) allergies are different to the IgG (delayed onset allergy) that the ImuPro tests for.
The ImuPro test detects food intolerance responses which may occur between 8 and 72 hours after the consumption of the offending food or additive. These food intolerances are mediated by a build-up of IgG antibodies in the blood. Standard allergy tests (like the skin prick/scratch test) are designed to detect immediate reactions to ingested food. Classic Type I (IgE) allergies are different to the IgG intolerances (delayed onset Type 3 allergy) that the ImuPro test is looking for.
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