Almond; Amaranth; Apple; Apricot; Artichoke; Asparagus; Avocado; Baker's Yeast; Banana; Barley; Basil; Bay Leaf; Beef; Bell Pepper Mix (Green, red, yellow and orange peppers); Black Beans; Black Pepper; Black Tea; Blackberry; Black-Eyed Pea; Blueberry; Brewer's Yeast; Broccoli; Brussels Sprouts; Buckwheat; Butternut Squash; Button Mushroom; Cabbage; Candida albicans; Cane Sugar; Cantaloupe; Caraway; Carob; Carrot; Casein; CashewCauliflower; Cayenne Pepper; Celery; Cherry; Chicken; Chickpea; Cinnamon; Clam; Clove; Cocoa; Coconut; Codfish; Coffee; Corn; Cow's Milk; Crab; Cranberry; Cucumber; Cumin; Date; Dill; Duck; Egg White; Egg Yolk; Eggplant; Fig; Flaxseed; Fructose (HFCS); Garlic; Ginger; Gliadin; Gluten; Goat's Milk; Grape; Grapefruit; Green Pea; Haddock; Halibut; Hazelnut; Honey; Honeydew Melon; Hops; Iceberg Lettuce; Kidney Bean; Kiwi; Lamb; Lemon; Lentil Bean; Lima Bean; Lime; Lobster; Malt; Mango; Millet; Mustard Seed; Navy Bean; Nutmeg; Oat (Gluten Free); Olive; Onion; Orange; Oregano; Oyster; Papaya; Paprika; Parsley; Peach; Peanut; Pear; Pecan; Peppermint; Pineapple; Pinto Bean; Pistachio; Plum; Pork; Psyllium; Pumpkin; Radish; Raspberry; Red Beet/Beet Sugar; Rice (Brown/White); Rye; Safflower; Sage; Salmon; Sardine/Herring; Scallop; Sea Bass; Sesame; Shrimp; Snapper, Red; Sole; Soybean; Spinach; Strawberry; String Bean; Sunflower; Sweet Potato; Tapioca; Thyme; Tilapia; Tomato; Trout; Tuna; Turkey; Turnip; Vanilla; Veal; Walnut; Watermelon; Wheat; Whey; White Potato; Yellow Squash
150 Food Panel, Blood
Test
Method
Alcat
Method Description
The Alcat Test measures food/immune reactions through stimulation of leukocytes. The Alcat Test does not identify type 1 classical IgE mediated (anaphylaxis) allergies.
Platform
The impedance method of blood cell counting and sizing. (ROBOCat II)
Report Includes
Specimens
Whole Blood
Clinical Utility
The Alcat Test is a functional response test and captures the final common pathway of many of the pathogenic mechanisms, immunologic, toxic, and pharmacologic, that underlie non-IgE mediated reactions to foods and chemicals.
Source: https://cellsciencesystems.com/providers/alcat-test/test-guide; Accessed 24-May-2019
Test Location
Cell Science, FL, USA
Test Version
26-Aug-2020
Specimen
Specimens
Whole Blood
Collection Containers
Light blue top (3.8% Buffered Sodium Citrate)
Sample Volume
4 full citrate tubes
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Specimens must be shipped the same day as collection.
Handling Information
Specimens must be shipped the same day as collection. Specimens must arrive at the test site within 72 hours of collection. Store and send at ambient (room) temperature. Use freezer packs if the ambient temperature is more than 78°F or 26°C.
Additional Information
A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.
For additional information refer to the Cell Science website Alcat Test
Stability
Ambient | 72 hours |
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Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis | Gross |
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Icteric | Unsuitable |
Lipemia | Present |
Sample | Older than 48 hours or improper anticoagulant |
Temperature | Refrigerated or Frozen |
Test Version
26-Aug-2020
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Alcat
Method Description
The Alcat Test measures food/immune reactions through stimulation of leukocytes. The Alcat Test does not identify type 1 classical IgE mediated (anaphylaxis) allergies.
Platform
The impedance method of blood cell counting and sizing. (ROBOCat II)
Turnaround Time
7 Days
Test Location
Cell Science, FL, USA
Test Version
26-Aug-2020
Interface / Setup
Test Version
26-Aug-2020