The foodSCAN test kit includes: everything needed in order for your finger stick specimen to be collected and screened against 113 foods for IgG-mediated food allergy. It inculdes a plastic bio-shipping container and a pre-paid mailer to send the specimen. There is no additional charge except shipping (approximately $4.95 in the U.S.) beyond the purchase price of the kit.This test has been developed by and is run by York Nutritional Laboratories, Inc., Hollywood, Florida USA and York Nutritional Laboratories Ltd. Osbaldwick, York, England.

"foodSCAN" food intolerance test $384.00 including shipping.

Could a food allergy be the cause or worsen how you feel?
Many medical conditions can be related to food allergies. This test checks 113 different foods to see if your immune system has previously been sensitized to them.

Food allergy/intolerance has been associated with many medical conditions including:
arthritis, asthma, candidiasis, celiac disease, cardiovascular complaints, hypertension, epilepsy/seizures, sinusitis, skin rashes, weight problems, immune deficiencies, migraines, autism, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue, headaches, allergy/hay fever, stress, hypoglycemia and fibromyalgia.As reviewed by a medical panel in the Friday, October 26, 2001 issue of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL"York Nutritional Laboratories; Uses the well-regarded ELISA test. "Our medical panel had good things to say about some kits... tests for food allergies and prostate cancer, for example, were praised for improving awareness."Using this test at home, a simple "pin-prick" to the end of the finger allows the necessary amount of blood required (50 microlitres) to perform the foodSCAN IgG ELISA Food Intolerance Test. Because of this unique benefit, you are able to save time and money by not having to have a blood draw in order to learn what foods are the cause of your ill-health.This test has been independently validated and recommended by the British Allergy Foundation. York Nutritional Laboratories which has developed and currently runs the test that you send in, is a state and federally licensed (CLIA)facility as well as being ISO 9002 certified (Europe). Additionally, the FoodSCAN test kit is CE certified and comes with a written money back guarantee - no other food intolerance testing laboratory can offer all these same assurances!When the food intolerance screening is completed, you will be sent a detailed report showing which foods were screened against, which ones tested as being positive (offending) and which ones were negative (safe).

In addition to the printed test results, you will receive the following:
• 2-page multi-colored test results
• A letter of interpretation from York Nutritional Laboratories.
• The 46-page Food Intolerance Guidebook, which contains:
• Easy-to-follow information on implementing your test results
• Recipes
• Food lists
• Food family cross-reference guide
• Nutrition chart
• Progress checklist
• Dietary recommendations
• A listing of various companies that provide products and literature which you might find useful while on an elimination diet

The following is a sample of what your report might look like:

SAMPLE REPORT
The follow are the results of your foodSCAN 113-Food In-Depth Panel: FL License No: L800016146 CLIA No: 10D0985479 EIN No: 65-1090833

Foods to Avoid
These foods are those where you have the most severe IgG reaction. The grades of +1, +2, +3 and +4 reflect the antibody level and should all be treated the same. It is important for you to make a strong effort to eliminate these foods from your diet entirely and you may be able to reintroduce them at a later date. (Please refer to your Food Intolerance Guidebook.) Some patients report feeling better anywhere from within a few days to a couple of weeks while others report withdrawal symptoms. This withdrawal condition is usually only for a short period of time while the body adjusts to its new diet.NUTS Cashew +1 GRAINS Gliadin (Gluten) +1
GRAINS Wheat +1 DAIRY Cows Milk +1
DAIRY Egg White +2 DAIRY Egg Yolk +1

Foods to Rotate
These foods are those where you have a moderate IgG reaction. We suggest that you limit the intake of these foods and rotate them as explained in the Rotary Diet section of your Food Intolerance Guidebook. Please Note: It is the recommendation of our United States office that the “ROTATE” foods should be treated as those reported in the “AVOID” category of your screening results. OTHERS Sunflower Seed GRAINS Rye Foods with No Reaction These foods can be eaten without restriction. However, if you are aware that any of these foods cause a non-IgG reaction in your body (i.e. - IgE-mediated, immediate, classical, etc.), please continue to avoid them in the manner you are
accustomed to.

GRAINS
Barley, Buckwheat, Corn (Maize), Millet, Oat, Rice

MEATS
Beef, Chicken, Duck, Lamb, Pork, Turkey

FISH
Crustacean Mix, Mollusk Mix, Oily Fish Mix, Plaice/Sole, White Fish Mix, Tuna, Salmon/Trout

VEGETABLES
Asparagus, Aubergine (Eggplant), Avocado, Carrot, Celery, Cucumber, Haricot Bean, Kidney Bean, Lentils, Lettuce, Mushroom, Mustard Mix, Onion, Pea, Peppers/Paprika, Potato, Soy Bean, Spinach, String Bean

FRUITS
Apple Apricot, Banana Blackberry, Blackcurrant Cherry, Cranberry Grape, Grapefruit Kiwi, Lemon Lime, Melon Mix Olive, Orange Peach, Pear Pineapple, Plum Raspberry, Strawberry, Tomato

NUTS
Almond, Brazil, Coconut, Hazelnut, Peanut, Walnut

SPICES/HERBS
Chili Pepper, Cinnamon/Clove, Coriander/Cumin, Garlic, Ginger, Mint Mix, Mustard Seed, Nutmeg/Peppercorn, Parsley, Sesame Seed, Vanilla

OTHERS
Carob, Cocoa Bean, Coffee, Cola Nut Hops, Tea, Yeast

Individual Contents of Food Mixes
CRUSTACEAN MIX: Crab, Lobster, Prawn (Shrimp)
MELON MIX: Watermelon, Honeydew, Cantaloupe
MINT MIX: Mint, Sage, Basil, Thyme
MOLLUSK MIX: Mussel, Oyster, Scallop
MUSTARD MIX: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower
OILY FISH MIX: Herring, Mackerel
WHITE FISH MIX: Cod, Haddock
YEAST: Baker's Yeast, Brewer's Yeast

Please Note: A positive reaction to Gliadin (Gluten) should not be interpreted as a diagnosis of Celiac Disease. If you are positive to Gliadin (Gluten), it is suggested that you contact your physician to investigate as to whether or not you do in fact have Celiac Disease.