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At Smartblood, we believe in empowering you with insights into your health, conveniently and comfortably. Since 2017, Smartblood has been a trusted name in the UK for providing insightful Food Intolerance Tests (also known as Food Sensitivity Tests), helping thousands of people learn about and understand their own body's unique reactions to food.

Smartblood Premium Food Intolerance Test

Our Premium Food Intolerance Test provides a comprehensive IgG analysis of 260 individual food and drink reactions, presented in a colour coded format (showing  quantities measured in microgrammes per millilitre (ug/ml), with each result additionally colour coded as green amber or red to highlight clinical relevance).

This immunology assay is designed for the quantitative detection of human food-specific IgG (subclasses 1–4) antibodies in serum. The results are intended to serve as a biological baseline to inform, implement, and monitor IgG-guided elimination diets under clinical supervision.

Key Features:

• Analysis of reactions to 260 foods and drinks.

• Clear, easy-to-follow instructions.

• Free postage and returns.

• Priority results within 3 working days from receipt of sample in laboratory.

• Full refund if no reactions are detected.

Tested Food Categories:

• Dairy Products and Egg
• Cereals and Seeds
• Meat
• Fish and Seafood
• Vegetables
• Edible Mushrooms
• Legumes
• Fruits
• Nuts
• Spices
• Herbal Teas and Coffe
• Novel Foods
• Others

The Technical Stuff

Panel Coverage: The assay screens against a comprehensive panel of 260 food and
drink antigens.

Validated Sample Types: The method is fully validated for use with Serum, Whole Blood, and Dried Blood Spot cards (Whatman 903).

Analyte Detection: Simultaneous screening for IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, and IgG4 antibody
titres.

Methodology: Quanti-array technology, utilising the standardised ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) principle.

Quality Management System (QMS): Laboratory operations are strictly governed by
strict standards including 9 quality check processes throughout the assay process.

Additionally, the test is subject to quarterly external validation in line with the International Association of Functional Medicine Association standards, involving benchmark sera. The external quality assurance system (EQAS) ensures clinical and
analytical validity.