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Posted 2/14/2008 11:21 AM (GMT -5)
Anyone have a food allergy testing company they recommend??? Thanks! Sal
Posted 2/14/2008 12:36 PM (GMT -5)

Sal,

'Allergy Care Centers' has several locations in the DC metro area. I haven't used their services yet but plan on doing so soon.  Also, I'll be paying out of pocket for this, but I think certain insurance providers may cover it.

http://www.myallergycare.com/contact.html#locations

Posted 2/14/2008 12:55 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks Rio in Maryland! I'll check into their services. It sounds more personal than just sending a sample away...
Posted 2/14/2008 2:08 PM (GMT -5)
I paid out of pocket for the ELISA testing and found it to be useless for me. I react to alot of foods, but the test only showed paprika and some obscure mold I'd never heard of. Evidently, there are sensitivites it just doesn't pick up on, although I have no idea why.

Before you spend alot of money, you may want to try experimenting on your own with elimination diets and pulse testing. These things don't cost you a dime and may give you more answers than the expensive tests.
Posted 2/14/2008 3:07 PM (GMT -5)
The one I used was www.nowleap.com from my GI's recommendation. I got my blood taken at the hospital and sent out by my GI to the company. I got a huge print-out explaining everything with charts, etc. They sent me a little laminated card like a buisness card with my main reactive foods. Since I have eliminated the foods, I have way less D and migraines. They have nutrionists who you work with over the phone. I was told my insurance would cover, then got the bill for $1,800 and insurance said they never authorized it. So if you are hoping the insurance will pay, I'd double or triple check that it was authorized before you do it. It was worth the money though anyways.
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