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[quote=Anonymous]I did this test in late August/early September, with no delays or problems from ImmuneIQ. Received the results pretty quickly.

I forwarded the test results of my cat to her veterinarian, and this is her response:

"I am doing a little research ….. I was excited at the thought of an at-home allergy test as that would greatly increase the number of patients who could be helped. I was, however, skeptical of the test. Antibodies are what cause the allergy symptoms, so how could they determine allergies without measuring and quantifying  the antibodies? While hair is a good way to determine exposure to certain chemicals, it does not contain anything remotely associated with your body’s response to antigens. I figured they must have determined something in the saliva which has not been published yet.  In addition, for our bodies to develop an allergy, we have to be exposed to that product. For example, if you have never eaten a bald eagle, you physically CANNOT be allergic to bald eagle.  There are a couple of things listed on the allergy list with which Elle would never have come in contact.  The ImmuneIQ website does not explain their methodology- they say only that it is a ‘propriety process’, which in the drug world means ‘we don’t’ have to tell you’, so…. I called the company. They do not have  technical support or a veterinarian on staff for me to talk to. They took my name and number and said they will have someone call me. Once I get some information, I will be in touch.  Unfortunately, at this time, I do not have much faith in this particular test. I hope the company representative will be able to shed some light and restore my confidence.  Talk soon-"

Hope this sheds some light for some people. I will let post again if she responds back to me with any more answers.[/quote]

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