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What can i eat before a food intolerance blood test?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: But make sure that they are not testing for igg or igg 4 to food since this may well be a protective antibody against allergy to the food or just an indicator of exposure. If you want a blood tests, ask the doctor to order immunocap ige to that food.

Answered 8/3/2013

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