Test ID: ACFP200

200 Food Panel, Blood

Orderable by Ontario ND

Test

Clinical Utility

The Alcat Test s 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

Method

Alcat

Analytical Platform

The impedance method of blood cell counting and sizing. (ROBOCat II)

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.

Result Included

Acorn
Almond
Amaranth
Ancho Chili Pepper
Anchovy
Apple
Apricot
Artichoke
Asparagus
Avocado
Baker's Yeast
Banana
Barley
Basil
Bay Leaf
Beef
Bell Pepper Mix (Green, red, yellow and orange peppers)
Bison
Black Beans
Black Pepper
Black Tea
Blackberry
Black-Eyed Pea
Blueberry
Bok Choy
Brazil Nut
Brewer's Yeast
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Buckwheat
Butternut Squash
Button Mushroom
Cabbage
Candida albicans
Cane Sugar
Cantaloupe
Caraway
Cardamom
Carob
Carrot
Casein
Cashew
Catfish
Cauliflower
Cayenne Pepper
Celery
Chamomile
Cherry
Chicken
Chicken Liver
Chickpea
Cilantro
Cinnamon
Clam
Clove
Cocoa
Coconut
Codfish
Coffee
Coriander Seed
Corn
Cow's Milk
Crab
Cranberry
Cucumber
Cumin
Date
Dill
Duck
Egg White
Egg Yolk
Eggplant
Endive
Fava Bean
Fennel Seed
Fig
Flaxseed
Flounder
Fructose (HFCS)
Garlic
Ginger
Gliadin
Gluten
Goat's Milk
Grape
Grapefruit
Green Pea
Haddock
Halibut
Hazelnut
Honey
Honeydew Melon
Hops
Iceberg Lettuce
Jalapeno Pepper
Kale
Kelp
Kidney Bean
Kiwi
Lamb
Leaf Lettuce (Red/Green)
Leek
Lemon
Lentil Bean
Licorice
Lima Bean
Lime
Lobster
Macadamia
Mackerel
Mahi Mahi
Malt
Mango
Maple Sugar
Millet
Mung Bean
Mussel
Mustard Seed
Navy Bean
Nectarine
Nutmeg
Oat (Gluten Free)
Okra
Olive
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Oyster
Papaya
Paprika
Parsley
Parsnip
Peach
Peanut
Pear
Pecan
Peppermint
Pine Nut
Pineapple
Pinto Bean
Pistachio
Plum
Pomegranate
Pork
Portobello Mushroom
Psyllium
Pumpkin
Quinoa
Radish
Raspberry
Red Beet/Beet Sugar
Rice (Brown/White)
Romaine Lettuce
Rosemary
Rye
Safflower
Saffron
Sage
Salmon
Sardine/Herring
Scallion
Scallop
Sea Bass
Sesame
Shrimp
Snapper, Red
Sole
Sorghum
Soybean
Spelt
Spinach
Squash
Squid
Strawberry
String Bean
Sunflower
Sweet Potato
Swiss Chard
Swordfish
Tapioca
Teff
Thyme
Tilapia
Tomato
Trout
Tuna
Turkey
Turmeric
Turnip
Vanilla
Veal
Venison
Walnut
Watercress
Watermelon
Wheat
Whey
White Potato
Wild Rice
Yellow Squash
Zucchini Squash

Test Location

Cell Science Systems

Specimen

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Containers

Collection Containers

Light blue top (3.8% Buffered Sodium Citrate)

Volume

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

Rejection Criteria

Criteria	Specification
Hemolysis	Gross
Icteric	Unsuitable
Lipemia	Present
Sample	Older than 48 hours or improper anticoagulant
Temperature	Refrigerated or Frozen

Sample Report

Turnaround Time

5 Days

Test Version

Last Updated

2020-08-26