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Features

• Only U.S. FDA cleared allergy testing method available without a prescription. (PMN file K020387)
• Accurate results. The test is equally as accurate as standard laboratory testing systems.
• Uses a simple virtually painless fingerstick blood sample requiring 4-5 drops of blood.
• Simple, easy to follow directions with toll free help line assistance if needed.
• Sample mailed direct to the licensed lab in a postage prepaid envelope. No additional costs.
• Results available through mail or Internet in about a week. Email notification of test results is an option. Tests for ten of the most common allergens: House Dust Mite, Cat, Timothy Grass, Bermuda Grass, Mountain Cedar, Short Ragweed, Alternaria (mold), Milk, Egg White, and Wheat.
• Easy to understand results with allergen intensity ratings and a personalized Allergy Plan offering educational material and allergy solutions.
• Complete kit includes blood collection tube, 2 single use safety lancets, funnel, alcohol prep pad, adhesive bandage, bar code labels, Personal Identification card, Registration card and prepaid shipping envelope.
• Test can be performed while taking antihistamines.
• Note: Test not available to New York residents.

Testing Procedure

STEP ONE: Get Prepared

Read Directions. Read all directions carefully including the section "What can I do to make the blood collection easier." A toll free help line is available to assist you if needed.

Prepare your cards. Fill in all the required fields of the registration and Personal Identification cards. The MyAllergyTest Laboratory must receive your blood sample and registration card within 10 days of sample collection.

Wash and dry hands. Use soap and warm water. Dry thoroughly.

Assemble blood collection tube. Insert the funnel in the blood collection tube.

STEP TWO: Get a Blood Sample

High fat meals may affect results. For best results collect blood sample before eating or several hours after a meal.

Choose finger and puncture site. Choose middle or ring finger and an area to the side of the soft pad of the fingertip closest to the little finger.

Clean puncture site. Use supplied alcohol pad to sanitize fingertip. Allow to dry thoroughly.

Use Safety Lancet to pierce skin. Allow 4-5 drops of blood to flow through the funnel and into the collection tube.

Apply bandage. Use alcohol pad to wipe fingertip and apply supplied bandage.

STEP THREE: Attach the Bar Code Labels

Label 1. Attach to Personal Identification card for your records. Use the supplied PIN number to get your test results from the Internet.

Label 2. Attach to the registration card

Label 3. Attach to blood collection tube

Label 4. Attach to back of prepaid, preaddressed mailing envelope.

STEP FOUR: Mail your Blood Sample

Check blood collection tube. Make sure it is fully closed and label 3 is attached properly.

Place blood collection tube in bubble-wrap envelope. Seal bubble-wrap envelope around collection tube.

Insert Registration card and bubble-wrap envelope in the shipping envelope and seal.

Place in US Mailbox or take to the post office. Blood sample must be received within 10 days of collection.

STEP FIVE: Get your Results

Email notification. If you provided an email address, you will be notified via email with instructions on obtaining your test results on the Internet when they are ready.

U.S. Mail. Results will be mailed to the address on the registration card if no email address is provided.

MyAllergyPlan

Now that you know you have allergies you need a "plan of action" to help you avoid your symptoms and feel better! ImmuneTech is providing just that with a customized "MyAllergyPlan" included as part of your MyAllergyTest results. Your MyAllergyTest results have shown you exactly what you are allergic to, now your MyAllergyPlan can help you learn how to clean up your environment, avoid the offending allergens, and add medications when you and your doctor decide they are needed. The MyAllergyPlan is based on the recommendations of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). These guidelines are designed to help you practice allergen avoidance as a first step to feeling better, and use appropriate medications when necessary. ImmuneTech recommends that you share this information with your healthcare provider.

Included in the MyAllergyPlan are the following:

• Information on allergies.
• Your specific allergy information.
• Avoidance recommendations.
• Resources for helpful products.
• Resources for more information.
• Doctor locator as part of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology for further assistance if needed.

Sample Test Results

"The first step in allergy relief"
	ImmuneTech Reference Laboratory Vincent A. Marinkovich, MD Medical Director		Saturday, November 27, 2008
	Personal Information Jane Doe 100 Beach Street San Francisco CA 94123     1000 janedoe@email.com		Blood Sample Information   Date collected November 1, 2008 Date received November 4, 2008 Date tested November 5, 2008
	Test Results
	Allergen IU/mL   Class Allergic Response Timothy Grass 14.93   3 Moderate / High Bermuda Grass 0.37   1 Very Low   Cedar < 0.35   0 Negative   Ragweed < 0.35   0 Negative Alternaria (Mold) 71.17   5 High Milk 48.63   4 High   Egg White < 0.35   0 Negative   Wheat < 0.35   0 Negative   Cat < 0.35   0 Negative Housedust Mite 0.57   1 Very Low
	Allergen-Specific  IgE Concentration IU/mL       Class       Test Result       Allergic Response   < 0.35  0  Negative  Negative  0.35 - 0.69  1  Borderline  Very Low  0.70 - 3.49  2  Positive  Moderate  3.50 - 17.49  3  Positive  Moderate / High  17.50 - 49.99  4  Positive  High  50.00 - 100  5  Positive  High  > 100  6  Positive  High IU/mL = ImmuneTech Units per mL

FAQ’s

A. An allergy is the result of a person’s overactive immune system, reacting to usually harmless things. The substances that cause allergic reactions are known as allergens. Your body thinks the allergen is an invader and makes antibodies to attack it. People who have allergies have an antibody called Immunoglobulin E, or IgE. When allergens first contact the body of a person with allergies, allergen-specific IgE antibodies are produced. Each type of IgE has specific "radar" for one type of allergen only. That’s why some people are allergic to cats only (they have only the IgE antibodies specific to cat) and others seem to be allergic to everything.

When a person with allergies comes in contact with an allergen, his or her body will show symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as swelling of tissues, sneezing, wheezing, coughing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, and other reactions. A person with antibodies to a specific allergen is commonly referred to as being “allergic” to that allergen.

A.Your blood sample will be tested for the following allergens: House dust Mite, Cat, Timothy Grass, Bermuda Grass, Mountain Cedar, Short Ragweed, Alternaria (mold), Milk, Egg White, and Wheat.

A. Anyone wanting to know if they are “allergic” to the ten most common allergens should do MyAllergyTest. This test is made especially for you, the general public.

A. To help you better manage your allergy symptoms, you must first know what is causing your allergy. For instance, you don’t have to get rid of your cat if you are allergic to milk, and you don’t need to avoid pollens all year if you have a seasonal allergy to ragweed.

MyAllergyTest gives you more information. Once you know the specific allergens causing your symptoms, you can:
1. Avoid exposure to the allergens;
2. Contact your physician to get specific medical treatment.

An accurate allergy test, such as MyAllergyTest, is an important part of allergy diagnosis, when used together with advice from your Healthcare Provider.

A. MyAllergyTest is as accurate as other standard laboratory testing systems. The MyAllergyTest laboratory tests your blood with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared allergy testing method. Unlike tests that provide only a “Yes” or “No” answer, MyAllergyTest gives you a “CLASS” number which matches your level of allergic response. MyAllergyTest also gives you ImmuneTech Units per milliliter (IU/mL). Some doctors may use these test results to track the progress of allergy treatment.

A. No. MyAllergyTest tests for 10 of the most common allergens. While a completely negative test result is strong evidence that you are not allergic to any of the most common allergens, it is possible that you will be allergic to a less common, or even rare, allergen.

In addition, many people with allergy-like symptoms may be suffering from Non-Allergic Rhinitis (NAR). Non-Allergic Rhinitis is a condition in which an individual reacts to non-allergen substances such as perfume, smoke, pollution, spicy foods, weather shifts and temperature changes and suffers from conditions such as sneezing, nasal dripping and stuffiness. You may wish to share the results of your MyAllergyTest with your physician and ask about the possibility that you may have Non-Allergic Rhinitis.

A. Try any or all of the following:

• Wash your hands with warm water
• Warm your hands by rubbing them together
• Choose a finger that is warm and callus-free
• Let the hand with the chosen finger hang at your side for at least 30 seconds
• Press the Safety Lancet firmly against the tip of your chosen finger.
• Do not pull your hand away when triggering the Safety Lancet. If you like, or if you feel uneasy, someone else can help you stick your finger.

A. No. You do not need to fast and you can test your blood any time of the day.
It is best to collect the blood sample before eating or several hours after a meal.

A. Your test results are confidential. Access to test results requires the PIN that you attach to your Personal Identification Card and your email address. Only you can access your results with your PIN. If you’d like to make the results available on-line to your physician, you must give him or her your PIN and email address. Make sure you do not lose your PIN!