FAQ
Common Allergy Symptoms
Below is a brief synopsis of common allergy symptoms and their associated offending allergen types. Please note this list is a general view as allergy symptoms can bring on a multitude of chronic conditions.


IgE Food Allergy
(Not to be confused with food sensitivity/intolerance)
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Tingling in the mouth
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Swelling of lips, tongue, face or throat
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Hives
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Anaphylaxis
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Diarrhea
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Bloating
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Rashes
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Headaches
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Nausea
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Fatigue
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Abdominal pain
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Runny nose
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Reflux
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Flushing of the skin
IgE Environmental Allergy
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Itchiness
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Runny nose
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Sneezing
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Nasal congestion
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Coughing and/or wheezing
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Shortness of breath
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Asthma attacks
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Fatigue
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Headaches
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Red, irritated, teary, and itchy eyes
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Burning
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Eyelid swelling
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Blurred vision
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Sensitivity to light

Allergens Tested
The Big 9 - 90% of food allergies can be related to the 9 food antigens in our test, shown below. We test for an additional 19 common food allergens.
The test also includes the most common environmental allergens for North America, such as grasses, trees, weeds, molds, house dust mite, and animal dander.
Environmental and Pollen Profile
Dust Mite (Blomia Tropicalis) Bahia Grass
Dust Mite (D. Pteronyssinus)
Dust Mite (D. Farinae)
Cat Dander
Dog Dander
Horse Dander
Mouse
Cockroach
Alternaria Alternata
Aspergillus Fumigatus
Cladosporium Herbarum
Penicillium Notatum
Bermuda Grass
Johnson Grass
Perennial Ryegrass
Timothy Grass
Acacia
Alder
Australian Pine
Birch
Cottonwood
Elm
Maple / Box Elder
Aureobasidium Pullulans Maple Leaf Sycamore
Mountain Cedar
Mulberry
Oak
Olive
Pecan / Hickory
Walnut
White Ash
Common Ragweed
Mugwort
Nettle
Rough Marsh Elder
Rough Pigweed
Russian Thistle
Sheep Sorrel
Dietary Food Profile
Egg White
Egg Yolk
Milk
Cod Fish
Wheat
Rye
Barley
Corn
Sesame Seed
Peanut
Soybean
Hazel Nut
Almond
Shrimp
Tomato
Pork
Beef
Tuna
Salmon
Strawberry
Apple
Chicken
Oat
Rice
Cashew
Nut
Clam
What Is Included In an AllerSmart IgE Report
Our AllerSmart IgE dry blood spot test has been created as a pre-screen diagnosis tool. Customers are tested for the most common food allergens and most common environmental allergens based on North American allergens.

If you've tested positive for an allergen and wish to seek further treatment, we strongly recommend you take your report to your medical professional for a clinical diagnosis and discussion of treatment options.
30+ Pages
In addition to the reporting of IgE hypersensitivity, we offer information in the report on the following:
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Introduction to IgE true allergy and the science behind allergy reactions.
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Common allergy symptoms and their causes.
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How to read your report. In addition, we provide the technology approach to our testing.
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What is IgE and how do allergies affect us
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Allergens tested, Including:
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Symptoms
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Locations Found
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Alternative Names
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Cross-reactivity
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General Information
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Allergy avoidance, Including:
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Cleaning Methods
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At-home mitigation techniques
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Allergy over-the-counter medication
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Differences in common medications and symptoms
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Prescription allergy treatment
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What is immunotherapy
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Sublingual allergy tablet and drop Immunotherapy
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Subcutaneous allergy shot immunotherapy
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Auto-Injectors, epinephrine, and anaphylaxis
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Co-morbidities
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Clinical References