Allergenics Allergy Testing

Has anyone used this?
Allergenics

I have just been told that there is no allergy testing done by doctors in my town anymore and they recommend using a company that tests hair samples.

Would love peoples feedback on this..
TIA

Sounds great Ive got IBS too and not coping at all about to start a low fodmap diet but will give this test a go too thanks guys :-)

I emailed them to ask a few questions. They sent back a long personal email, answered all my questions and gave me a few tips that would help with things even if I didn't get the test done.
He also said that if I email after I have the testing done, he will go through the results with me.

Seems to be really good service, sending off the hair sample tomorrow

I've not read any very strong evidence for hair testing or how it works... We did quite a bit of research when thinking about investing in this to help work out eczema problems and decided on other options. (In fact I read a fair bit that said physiologically, it shouldn't work the way they say it should.)

We did it for DS2 about a year ago. He had a list of things rated from 2-7 - so intolerances rather than allergies. It explained it really well so a number 3 you could have maybe one each day or second day, number 4 maybe twice per week etc. We followed it for a few months and the ezcema went away.

With little ones it is so hard to follow an elimination diet and the blood and skinprick tests aren't always sensitive to mild issues. None of the tests available are fantastic. We did our research too and weren't convinced but had so many recommendations from friends that we gave it a go. A natropath friend prefers the other company who test but we found that what they said to eliminate worked for us.

Good luck with it jjands. We also had skin issues and that was why we tested. Too darn hard to do a complete elimination diet with littlies. The testing made a huge difference. He can still eat everything but we really limit certain foods. Unfortunately mold was our biggie which is hard as it could be leaves in the garden, bath toys etc. Any mold anywhere!

jjands I'm not sure where you live but if you have a blood collection centre somewhere they will definitely be able to do RAST testing for specific food allergens for true (IgE mediated) food allergy (as from what I understand all the samples all get sent to LabPlus in Auckland anyway). The tests aren't cheap, which is why I suspect your doctor has said they can't test, but they are definitely available - and funded - you just have to ask. Our daughter has allergies to 17 foods, all tested and confirmed by RAST blood tests (and skin prick tests, but if you're in a smaller area I can understand that they might not have those available). For peace of mind I'd be asking for RAST testing - I wouldn't take no for an answer because there is no reason you shouldn't be able to access it, especially for the 'top eight' - dairy / soy / egg / peanut / tree nut / fish / shellfish / wheat - and if your child has a serious true food allergy it will tell you whether you need to be getting on board with an immunologist/allergist and whether they might need an epipen. Hair testing is not endorsed for allergy detection by immunologists or allergists (or for that matter Allergy NZ). Good luck.