Who is the IgG Antibodies panel for?
Anyone who:
- wants clarity on what foods may be driving inflammatory reactions
- plans to trial an elimination diet but prefers this to be targeted using data
- has previously taken functional lab testing without actionable, clear and wants both the data AND tailored insights
Why do you ask for Heart Rate Variability (HRV) measurements?
Because HRV directly and reliably tells us whether your system is mobilized or demobilized (or somewhere inbetween). In other words, it tells us how it is using its resources (crucially, how much investment is being permitted into hormonal production). This speaks to how much of the obstacles found are because the body can’t maintain optimal balance (cellular dysfunction) or won’t maintain optimal balance (central resource management) and means you finally get insights that have a fair chance of actually working for you.
Taking these measurements is simple and requires only a few minutes. Even if you do not have a wearable device (like an Oura ring), this can be easily measured using any smartphone.
What preparation is required for this test?
Prior to the test, the lab recommends:
- Dietary Intake: It is recommended that patients eat a variety of foods for 2–3 weeks prior to testing (except for foods that are known to cause severe reactions). This helps ensure the presence of detectable antibodies to the foods tested
- Fasting: For blood spot collection, patients are advised to fast overnight before collecting the sample. Water is permitted during the fast
- Medications: Immunosuppressive medications (such as glucocorticosteroids, chemotherapy, and certain inhalers) can interfere with test results and should ideally be avoided before testing, in consultation with your healthcare provider. Antibiotics, antihistamines, and antidepressants generally do not interfere
How to return the sample?
Use included return container, using included shipping label.
