Sarasota ALCAT Testing

Food Allergy Diagnostic Test

Platinum Healthcare provides diagnostic assessments to determine a patient’s possible food sensitivities. A simple blood test called the ALCAT, performed in the office, identifies foods that a patient’s body is unable to correctly metabolize. The blood test uncovers these “trigger foods,” allowing our medical professionals to create a meal plan to safely eliminate these food from your diet.

Food sensitivities affect roughly 70% of Americans and are the unsuspecting cause of many health conditions, such as:

• Arthritis
• Fatigue
• irritable bowel syndrome
• headaches/migraines
• obesity
• attention deficit disorder

How Does ALCAT Testing Work?

The ALCAT test has helped more than half a million people identify food allergies, making it the most successful food allergy diagnostic procedure available. After a sample of your blood is taken, it is taken to a lab where technicians observe how your white blood cells react to foods and other potential allergens. An allergy is a condition that triggers the release of antibodies to substances that would otherwise be harmless. Since white blood cells are responsible for fighting invaders in the body, learning how your white blood cells react to different foods is key to diagnosing a food allergen.

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Food allergies can manifest in many different ways. Some of these may simply be irritating and uncomfortable, like a rash, while others can lead to serious health complications.

Some common food allergy symptoms include:

• Swelling in the face, mouth, or other parts of the body
• Stomach cramps and pains
• Difficulty breathing
• Hives, eczema, or other itchy rashes
• Swollen throat
• Increased heart rate
• Severe drop in blood pressure
• Dizziness or lightheadedness

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, the ALCAT test may identify unknown food sensitivities. Contact Platinum Healthcare today to schedule your food allergy test in Sarasota.