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50 Functional Foods and Medicinal Herbs, Blood

Test ID: ACFH50
Orderable by Ontario ND

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

Acai Berry; Aloe Vera; Ashwagandha; Astragalus; Barley Grass; Bee Pollen; Bilberry; Black Walnut; Cascara; Chlorella; Chondroitin; Dandelion Root; Echinacea; Elderberry; Essiac; Feverfew; Ginkgo Biloba; Glucosamine; Goji Berry; Goldenseal; Grape Seed Extract; Guarana Seed; Gymnema Sylvestre; Hawthorn Berry; Huperzine; Kava Kava; Lo Han Guo; Lutein; Maitake Mushroom; Milk Thistle; Mullein Leaf; Noni Berry; Pau d'Arco Bark; Pine Bark; Red Yeast Rice; Reishi Mushroom; Resveratrol; Rhodiola; Rooibos Tea; Schisandra Berry; Senna; Spirulina; St John's Wort; Valerian; Vinpocetine; Wheatgrass; Wormwood; Yellow Dock

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

2 full citrate tubes

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Specimen must be shipped the same day as the 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

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis Gross
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

5 Days

Test Location

Cell Science, FL, USA

Test Version

26-Aug-2020

Interface / Setup

Test Version

26-Aug-2020