It can be a mystery why your child may have a sore tummy or is bloated, picks up every bug that is coming their way, has eczema without a known reason, has cracks in the corners of their mouth, has puffy eyes, has asthma, has diarrhoea or is constipated, among many other signs of sensitivities.
 
​When a child is experiencing these, there often is an underlying intolerance that their bodies are constantly dealing with. This can make them very tired and become "sickly".
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This particular food intolerance is ideal for children as there is no needle involved. Simply cut a few hairs of their head and send it away to the lab.
 
Method - Hair Analysis
NO test kit is required for this test.
Easy to follow instructions will arrive in your inbox upon ordering.
 
Results - 2 week turnaround time
Test results are sent via email
 
ITEMS TESTED
 
Animal Proteins
Beef, chicken, and egg (whole)
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Bacteria
Staphylococcal Bacteria, Streptococcal Bacteria, Mixed SIBO, Moraxella Catarrhalis, Helicobacter Pylori, Bacillus Cereus, and Escherichia Coli (E. coli)
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Beverages
Alcohol, beer, caffeinated drinks, cocoa, coffee, tea, wine
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Dairy Products
All dairy, caseinates, cows milk, lactose, and whey
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Environmental Compounds
Acrylic paint, chlorine, detergents, diesel, dust mite, fabric softeners, feathers, flower pollen, grass pollen, house dust, grass pollen, mixed pollens, moulds, natural gas, oil paint, paint mix, perfume/aftershave, leaded and unleaded petrol, pine pollen, sheep’s wool, tea tree oil, and tobacco smoke
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Fish
Fish (mixed)
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Food Additives
Amaranth, Benzoic Acid, Erythrosine, MSG, Phosphoric Acid, Ponceau Red, Salicylates, Sodium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Sulphite, Tartrazine
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Food Colours
Food colours (mixed)
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Fruit
Apple, apricot, avocado, banana, citrus fruit, coconut, grapes, kiwi, mango, mixed berries (raspberry, boysenberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, loganberry and redcurrant), nectarine, peach, pear, pineapple, plum, strawberry
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Grains
Barley, corn (processed), gluten, oats, rice, rye, spelt, wheat
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Miscellaneous Foods 
Black pepper, salt
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Nightshade Foods
Capsicum, chili, paprika, potato, tomato, nightshade foods mix (capsicum, eggplant, potato, and tomato)
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Nuts
Mixed nuts (almond, brazil, cashew, macadamia, pecan, pistachio, walnut), peanut
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Seeds
Sesame seed, sunflower seed
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Shellfish
Shellfish (mixed)
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Soy and Soy Products 
Soy bean, soy sauce
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Sugars 
Fructose, honey, and sugar (sucrose)
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Vegetables
Brussels sprout, carrot, celery, corn (fresh), courgette, cruciferous vegetables, garlic, legumes, mushroom, nightshade vegetables, onion, pea, pumpkin, green bean, sweet potato
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Viruses
Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)
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Yeast and Fungi
Candida Albicans, Mixed Candida
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Yeast
Yeast (baker’s and brewer’s yeast)
 
ALLERGIES AND FOOD INTOLERANCES IN CHILDREN
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Please note the difference between allergies and sensitivities below.
An "allergy test" needs a blood sample or in the case of coeliac, can also be done with a stool sample. For more information on testing for Coeliac, check the Transglutaminase IgA test offered.
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ALLERGIES VS SENSITIVITIES
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Classical allergy is an example of an immune-based sensitivity reaction. It is usually an immediate reaction (within 30 minutes) and involves a special subset of immune antibodies called IgE.
These antibodies trigger the release of histamine, giving all the classic symptoms of allergy i.e. swelling of the lips, mouth and throat, skin rash, itching, hives and respiratory symptoms.
These symptoms can vary in intensity and in extreme cases may lead to anaphylaxis, which could be fatal.
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Some allergic reactions are more delayed and occur up to 48 hours after exposure to the substance. These reactions may be immune-based (allergy), or a non-immune (sensitivity) physiological reaction. The immune-based delayed reactions usually involve different subsets of antibodies called IgG or IgM.
 
They present with more diverse symptoms such as skin reactions, headaches, fatigue and gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, flatulence, diarrhoea and constipation.
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The Food Intolerance and Environmental Sensitivity Test is a comprehensive sensitivity screen that will identifying triggers for intolerance reactions. It is able to identify reactivity to a broad range of substances including foods, beverages, food additives and environmental compounds.
 
HEALTH CONDITIONS & SYMPTOMS FOR WHICH THIS TEST IS RECOMMENDED
 
Allergic or inflammatory type reactions such as eczema, allergic dermatitis, psoriasis, hay-fever, rhinitis, sinusitis, itchy-red eyes
Gastrointestinal disturbances such as IBS symptoms, bloating, stomach pain, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, reflux and indigestion.
Acute and chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma, emphysema, bronchitis e.g. 
Recurrent infections & chronic inflammation with unknown cause.
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