find out which foods and compounds your body may be reacting to
Gut Health Testing
Food sensitivity testing in Roseville, CA
Bloating, fatigue, headaches and skin flare-ups can have many causes, and food is one of the hardest to pin down on your own. The Alcat test is a blood test that measures how your white blood cells respond to a panel of foods and compounds. The results give you and your clinician a starting point for which foods to look at more closely.
Alcat is a food sensitivity test, not an allergy test, and it does not replace allergy testing for immediate reactions like hives or swelling. At Xplore Health, testing is ordered and reviewed by a clinician, so your results come with context and a clear plan for next steps.
Common Questions
Alcat Test FAQs
No. Allergy testing looks for the antibodies behind immediate reactions such as hives, swelling or trouble breathing. Alcat looks at how your white blood cells respond to foods and compounds, which is associated with slower, harder-to-trace sensitivities. If you have a known or suspected allergy, talk with your provider about allergy testing.
It depends on your diet and what you want to learn. Broader panels screen more foods; the vegetarian panels are built around a plant-based diet; and the Environmental Panel looks at non-food agents. Our team will help you pick the right one when you book.
Alcat uses a small blood sample, drawn here in our office in a few minutes. A blood draw fee may apply; our team will confirm when you book.
Some panels require fasting. Our team will let you know when you book.
Turnaround varies by test. Most results are reviewed with you within days to a couple of weeks.
Yes. Results are reviewed with a clinician so you understand what they mean and what to do next.
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Who the Alcat Test Is For
Certified Lab Analysis
Results Reviewed With You
What to Expect
How Alcat Testing Works at Xplore Health
- Book. Schedule your test with our team and choose the panel that fits your diet and goals.
- Quick blood draw. A small sample is collected in our office.
- Lab analysis. Your sample is processed by a certified lab.
- Review. A clinician walks you through your results and next steps, such as which foods to remove and when to reintroduce them.
Compare Alcat panels
| Panel | What it screens | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Alcat 40 Environmental | 40 environmental agents and common non-food triggers | $340 |
| Alcat 100 | 100 foods and compounds | $420 |
| Alcat 150 | 150 foods and compounds | $500 |
| Alcat 150 Vegetarian | 150 items tailored to a plant-based diet | $500 |
| Alcat 200 | 200 foods and compounds | $580 |
| Alcat 200 Vegetarian | 200 items tailored to a plant-based diet | $580 |
| Alcat 250 | Our broadest panel: 250 foods and compounds | $660 |
Pricing is for the panel. Ask our team about any additional fees when you book.
Xplore Health Can Help
Take the Guesswork Out of What You Eat
Alcat testing is one part of our approach to gut health. Your results can guide a targeted elimination plan, and our team can pair testing with nutrition support so the changes you make are ones you can keep.
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