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IgG Food Map with Candida + Yeast
Test Code13623
CPT Codes
86001 (x93), 86001 (x99)<br>Restricted Client Code<br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing</strong>
Preferred Specimen
2 mL frozen serum
Patient Preparation
Drink lots of water
Minimum Volume
1 mL serum • 2 mL whole blood
Other Acceptable Specimens
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Instructions
Serum: Collected in red-top tube (no gel) or SST (serum separator tube) Allow blood to clot at room temperature, upright for 15-30 minutes. Centrifuge for 15 minutes at 1500g. Pipette serum to screw cap transfer vial. Tightly seal the cap. Freeze transport vial until ready to ship.
Whole blood: Allow blood to clot at room temperature, upright for 15-30 minutes. Centrifuge for 15 minutes at 1500g. Pipette serum to the blue topped transfer vial. Tightly seal the cap. Freeze transport vial until ready to ship.
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Serum: Frozen
Whole blood: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Whole blood: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 6 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Lipemia
Methodology
XMAP
FDA Status
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mosaic Diagnostics Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 7-14 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
IgG food sensitivity testing is a simple and effect way to identify foods that can trigger an inflammatory response. The provided personalized rotation/elimination diet provides an easier and more convenient approach versus removal of all common foods known to cause allergies/ sensitivities, which is often time-consuming and laborious.
Addressing identified food sensitivities can be impactful as they often contribute to chronic health issues. Identifying these sensitivities can be crucial to healing the body and relieving unexplained signs and symptoms.
Elevations in IgG antibodies to candida can signal candida overgrowth in the GI tract. Candida overgrowth in the gut can lead to increased intestinal permeability (also referred to as leaky gut), which may allow larger food molecules to pass through the gut lining and trigger an IgG-mediated immune response. Dysbiosis of the gut including candida overgrowth has been associated with the development of leaky gut and in turn, development of leaky gut has been associated clinically with the development of food sensitivities.
Candida overgrowth can cause a wide range of digestive symptoms including bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Additional symptoms associated with candida overgrowth include fatigue and weakness, skin and nail infections, oral thrush, brain fog and mood changes, and food cravings.
Addressing candida overgrowth will aid in healing the gut and decreasing food sensitivities. Depending on the levels of candida and the severity of a patient's symptoms, further testing may be recommended, including Comprehensive Stool Test and/or Organic Acids Test.
Addressing identified food sensitivities can be impactful as they often contribute to chronic health issues. Identifying these sensitivities can be crucial to healing the body and relieving unexplained signs and symptoms.
Elevations in IgG antibodies to candida can signal candida overgrowth in the GI tract. Candida overgrowth in the gut can lead to increased intestinal permeability (also referred to as leaky gut), which may allow larger food molecules to pass through the gut lining and trigger an IgG-mediated immune response. Dysbiosis of the gut including candida overgrowth has been associated with the development of leaky gut and in turn, development of leaky gut has been associated clinically with the development of food sensitivities.
Candida overgrowth can cause a wide range of digestive symptoms including bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Additional symptoms associated with candida overgrowth include fatigue and weakness, skin and nail infections, oral thrush, brain fog and mood changes, and food cravings.
Addressing candida overgrowth will aid in healing the gut and decreasing food sensitivities. Depending on the levels of candida and the severity of a patient's symptoms, further testing may be recommended, including Comprehensive Stool Test and/or Organic Acids Test.
