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My Allergy Test
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My Allergy Test
Testing Procedure
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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:
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Information on allergies.
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Your specific allergy
information.
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Avoidance recommendations.
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Resources for helpful products.
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Resources for more information.
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Doctor locator as part of the
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology for further
assistance if needed.
Features
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Only U.S. FDA cleared
allergy testing method available without a prescription.
(PMN file K020387)
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Accurate results. 93%
accurate for detecting non-food allergens and 90%
accurate for food allergens when compared to standard
laboratory testing systems.
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Uses a simple virtually
painless fingerstick blood sample requiring 4-5 drops of
blood.
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Simple, easy
to follow directions with toll free help line assistance
if needed.
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Sample mailed direct to
the licensed lab in a postage prepaid envelope. No
additional costs.
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Results available
through mail or Internet in about a week. Email
notification of test results is an option. View
Sample
Test Results.
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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.
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Easy to understand results
with allergen intensity ratings and a personalized
MyAllergyPlan offering educational material and allergy
solutions.
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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.
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Test can be performed
while taking antihistamines.
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Read the
Frequently
Asked Questions about the MyAllergyTest®.
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