This Test is useful for:
Suspected Mucousa Damage
Crohn's disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Food sensitivities
General Autoimmune Disease
Gut associated inflammation
Gas & Bloating
Lab offered by:
Specimen Type:
Blood
Results Returned in:
7 Days
Sample Report
IgA reactions to specific foods may be indicative of increased eposure caused by damage to the intestinal mucosa.
• IgA reacts with food antigens to form an immune complex, but unlike IgG and IgE, does not provoke inflammation.
Failure of IgA to maintain adequate anti-inflammatory control may lead to mucosal damage.
• 75% of daily immunoglobulin production is IgA, most of which remains in mucous membranes (e.g. in saliva, tears,
bronchial secretions etc).
• The half-life of an IgA antibody is about 6 days.
Failure of IgA to maintain adequate anti-inflammatory control may lead to mucosal damage.
• 75% of daily immunoglobulin production is IgA, most of which remains in mucous membranes (e.g. in saliva, tears,
bronchial secretions etc).
• The half-life of an IgA antibody is about 6 days.