The Allergy Hero at-home allergy test measures the patient’s allergy sensitization status through in vitro multiplex testing. The results show the measurement of your body’s total IgE (tlgE) which indicates if an allergy is likely, possible, or unlikely. The measurement of Specific IgE (sIgE) against 295 allergen extracts and molecular allergens gives you a detailed profile of the possible culprits causing allergic symptoms. However, any diagnosis positive or negative must be confirmed by consulting your physician.

The Allergy Hero at-home food sensitivity test measures repeatable IgG reactivities through in vitro multiplex testing. The results show the measurement of specific IgG levels against 286 food antigens from 13 different food groups (including basic and novel foods).

The Allergy Hero allergy & food sensitivity combo test is a combination product. Our lab will run both the allergy test and the food sensitivity test on your blood sample.

This is what happens to your sample once it reaches our lab up until you receive your results in your personal Better Life Science dashboard:

• After arrival, your sample is checked to see if it is in good condition for processing.
• If your sample gets the green light for processing, it is prepared and then loaded into an automated batch analyzer called MAX 45k.
• After processing, the results of the test we just ran on your sample are loaded onto our servers.
• Before you receive your results, they are checked and approved by a scientist.
• Once approved, your results appear on your personal Better Life Science dashboard for you to view and download.

IgE is short for Immuno-Globulin E – a molecule class known as immunoglobulins or antibodies. In healthy individuals, IgE antibodies fight parasitic infections. In allergic individuals, IgE antibodies are misdirected and fight harmless substances such as pollen or mite particles instead, leading to an allergic reaction.

IgG is short for Immuno-Globulin G – a type of antibody representing 75% of human blood serum. In IgG testing, serum or plasma is tested for IgG antibodies instead of IgE antibodies. IgG is also called a “memory antibody” because it signifies memory through exposure to a food.

Please note: While the connection between food intake elevated IgG levels and chronic disorders has been described in peer reviewed publications and case studies, this connection is still debated in the scientific community and a consensus has not been reached so far.

CCDs (cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants) are clinically irrelevant sugars located on allergens. They can lead to false-positive diagnostic results in allergy and food intolerance testing. One of Better Life Science’s key features is automatically blocking CCDs during the processing of samples to prevent false-positives and increase the accuracy of the results.

Note: the final diagnosis and subsequent therapy should always be made and ordered by your allergy specialist.