First Step Food Intolerance Test

Suspect you may have food intolerances? Try the First Step food intolerance test and find out.

Sometimes we cannot pinpoint exactly what is causing that irritating headache or ongoing bloating feeling after eating. Food intolerance can contribute to a number of symptoms such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), bloating, tiredness, migraines, digestive complaints, skin conditions or joint pain. Taking the First Step food intolerance test is the simple, fast and affordable way to find out if you have food intolerance.

The First Step food intolerance test can be carried out in the comfort of your home without the need to go to a clinic or specialist. The First Step food intolerance test enables you to eliminate uncertainty and confirm whether you have food intolerance by providing a ‘positive’ or ‘negative’ test result. This way you can check if you have food intolerance before taking the Second Step FoodScan 113 which is the comprehensive service that identifies the specific foods you are intolerant to. If you upgrade to the FoodScan 113, we will even discount £20 off the price (£245, normally £265).

Once you place an order, your First Step test kit is posted to you which contains everything you need to take your own blood sample (just 2-3 drops). Once the sample is collected it is posted to our laboratories for analysis in the prepaid envelope provided (UK only). Your results are then posted to you within ten working days.

Taking the First Step is easy and affordable – simply click on the ‘Buy Now’ button to place your order and get one step closer to better health.

Why Choose the First Step Food Intolerance Test?

• Helps confirm if you have a food intolerance through a positive or negative test result
• The first step to finding out if the food you eat may be making you ill
• Affordable laboratory food intolerance test
• Easy to use, finger prick blood test which can be taken in the comfort of your home
• Mail order postal service – no need to visit a specialist or laboratory
• Clinically validated food intolerance test
• Laboratory test results
• £20 discount if you upgrade to the Second Step FoodScan 113
• The only food intolerance testing service endorsed by Allergy UK
• Customer care support to advise you on the next step to take after receiving your food intolerance test results

Taking the First Step Food Intolerance Test

Fill in the enclosed customer details form and write your name and date clearly on the side of the wand container with the pen provided.

Hold the plastic wand by the plastic cover against the blood droplet and allow it to be soaked up. Once the wand is completely red it will mean there is enough blood to test.

 

Place the lancet on the side of your finger or thumb and press down quickly. Massage the finger until there is a large droplet of blood.

Immediately place the full wand inside the container. Place this and the used lancet in the prepaid envelope provided and return to us.

 

Important Information

Do not take this test if you are:

• Suffering from a blood borne disease such as Hepatitis or HIV
• Under 2 years old
• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Taking steroids or immunosuppressants

Please note: Raised levels of food-specific IgG antibodies within your blood indicate that a reaction to a particular food or foods has occurred. If you have already taken the decision to eliminate a particular food or foods from your diet they may not show up as a reaction on your results. If you know of foods that trigger your symptoms then do not start eating them just to confirm this through taking the test. We cannot encourage you to eat a food or foods which you already know are a problem to you. The Second Step FoodScan 113 can help you identify other foods to which you may have a reaction whilst you continue to eliminate those foods from your diet that you know contribute to your symptoms.

First Step Food Intolerance Test Results

Your First Step food intolerance test results will indicate a positive or negative result and are sent within ten working days of receiving your blood sample. If positive, you can upgrade to the Second Step FoodScan 113 food intolerance test at a cost – click here to see the process.

To view First Step example test results click here.

What is the Second Step Food Intolerance Test?

The FoodScan 113 is a comprehensive food intolerance test based on 113 individual foods from the following food groups: fish, vegetables, meat, fruit, herbs/spices, nuts and grains.

Your laboratory results are presented in a colour coded, easy to interpret format for each of the 113 foods tested, indicating the strength of the reaction on a scale of 0-4 on what you can or can’t eat.

To find out about the Second Step FoodScan 113 click here.