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Product Code: 913Brand: MyAllergyTest
MyAllergyTest™ is approved by the FDA and is an easy, safe and accurate way to test for 10 of the most common allergens. A small blood sample can be collected at home and mailed to our licensed laboratory for analysis. Results are available within 10 working days.
What 10 allergens are tested with MyAllergyTest™?Pollens• Timothy grass• Bermuda grass• Juniper• Short ragweed
Foods• Milk• Egg white• Wheat
Mould• AlternariaOther• Cat• House Dust Mite
Who should take MyAllergyTest?Anyone wanting to know if they are "allergic" to the most common allergens should take the MyAllergyTest. This test is made especially for you, the general public.
Why is it important to know what I am allergic to?To help better manage your allergy symptoms, you must first know what is causing your allergy. MyAllergyTest™ gives you the information you need to begin feeling better. Once you know the specific allergens causing your symptoms you can:
1. Avoid exposure to those allergens2. Purchase the correct allergen avoidance products3. Contact your doctor to get specific medical treatment.
An accurate allergy test, such as MyAllergyTest™, is an important part of allergy diagnosis, when used with advice from your healthcare provider.
How accurate is MyAllergyTest?MyAllergyTest is as accurate as other standard laboratory testing systems currently used in many NHS hospitals. The MyAllergyTest laboratory tests your blood with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared allergy testing method. Unlike tests that provide a "Yes" or "No" answer, MyAllergyTest gives you a "CLASS" value, for each allergen, which matches your level of allergic response.
MyAllergyTest also gives you IU/ml results. Some doctors may use these test results to track the progress of allergy treatment.
What can I do if I test positive for allergies?For most allergies, avoidance is the best and safest method of treatment. Changes to your environment or to your eating habits may reduce or even stop the symptoms. Do not take any medication based only on MyAllergyTest results. Any decision regarding specific medical treatment or medication should not be made until you talk to your physician.
If my test results are negative, does that mean I am not allergic?No. MyAllergyTest tests for 10 of the most common allergens. While a completely negative test result is strong evidence that you are not allergic to any of the most common allergens, it is possible that you may be allergic to a less common, or even rare, allergen.
What do I do for MyAllergyTest™?MyAllergyTest requires a very small blood sample from a finger prick (supplied).This sample is collected in a blood collection tube. This sample is sent in the pre-paid envelope along with a registration card and Personal Identification Number (PIN) to our laboratory.
Results will either be available by e-mail or through the standard post within 10 days. To access results by e-mail you will need your PIN.
As well as getting results for MyAllergyTest that you can present to your doctor, you will also receive MyAllergyPlan*, a personal "action plan" designed to help you improve straight away. (Please zoom into the picture above.)
*MyAllergyPlan is customised for each set of results and is based on the guiding principles of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, who recommend allergen avoidance as a first step and appropriate medication when needed. The section on helpful products is designed specifically to help practice avoidance and to feel better right away.
Each Test kit contains• easy-to-follow instructions• virtually painless finger stick lancets• blood collection tube• alcohol pad and adhesive bandage• personal information and registration cards• pre-paid envelope
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