01A tick can start the story.
Certain tick bites can lead the immune system to make IgE antibodies to alpha-gal.
Alpha-gal symptoms and testing
Could this be alpha-gal syndrome?How can I find out?
If you have delayed or unpredictable symptoms after red meat or other mammalian foods, an alpha-gal IgE blood test may help. Compare two tests with at-home collection when eligible and a clinician-reviewed report.
$232-$248.50 testing totalAt-home collection when eligibleClinician-reviewed report
Tasso+ collection is available for eligible panels. You will see collection eligibility and exact charges before ordering.
Alpha-gal symptoms
Why alpha-gal symptoms can be hard to recognize.
Alpha-gal reactions can include hives, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, swelling, breathing symptoms, or anaphylaxis. They may begin hours after mammalian food and may not happen every time.
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02The timing may be hard to connect.
Symptoms after mammalian food may begin later that day or overnight, not necessarily during the meal.
03The same food may not act the same way.
Amount, fat content, alcohol, exercise, illness, and other cofactors can change the pattern.
These symptoms can have many causes. Timing alone cannot tell you whether you have alpha-gal syndrome.
Which option fits you?
Need an alpha-gal test—or help understanding one you already have?
I need testing
Compare Alpha-Gal Plus and Alpha-Gal Deluxe.
Start with the core alpha-gal question
Alpha-Gal Plus
$232 total
- Alpha-gal IgE blood test
- Total IgE included
- Clinician-reviewed written report
$149 due today + $83 lab analysis
Add more mammalian-food information
Alpha-Gal Deluxe
$248.50 total
- Additional mammalian-food targets
- Carrageenan-related information
- Clinician-reviewed written report
$149 due today + $99.50 lab analysis
I already have results
Already tested? Start by understanding the result.
Start with a focused results review when you already have an alpha-gal result and want help understanding what it means. Choose a broader initial consultation when symptoms, safety questions, or management needs require a full evaluation.
Focused live results review
$99
15 minutes · cash-pay. Your location is checked on the next screen to confirm clinician availability and the exact configured price before scheduling.
How testing works
Pick a test. Collect at home. Read your report.
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Pick a test
Compare Plus and Deluxe and see the exact testing price before continuing.
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Collect
Complete eligible collection at home with the supplied kit and instructions.
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Return
Send the sample to the lab in the provided return materials.
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Read your report
Receive a clinician-reviewed report explaining what the result can and cannot tell you.
The report is clinician reviewed. A live telehealth visit is not included in the testing total.
What a positive alpha-gal test means
A positive blood test does not diagnose alpha-gal syndrome by itself.
The blood test can show
Alpha-gal IgE was detected
Diagnosis also requires
Symptoms, timing, exposures, clinical review
A positive alpha-gal IgE result shows sensitization. Some people test positive without having alpha-gal symptoms. Diagnosis uses the blood test together with symptoms, tick and food exposure history, and clinical evaluation.
Read how alpha-gal testing is interpretedCommon alpha-gal questions
Find the answer that matches your situation.
Start with symptoms, testing, results, or follow-up. Choose the question closest to what you are trying to understand.
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Who reviews the test?
Know who is involved.
Mark Pruitt, APRN, FNP, leads clinical review. The testing path includes collection instructions, laboratory analysis, a secure written report, and optional follow-up if you need help interpreting the result.
Meet Mark PruittSymptoms go beyond alpha-gal?
For mixed food reactions, immune questions, or symptoms that do not stay inside the alpha-gal pattern, start with Allerim.
Go to AllerimCommon questions
Does a positive alpha-gal IgE result diagnose alpha-gal syndrome?
No. It can show sensitization. Diagnosis depends on the result together with symptoms, timing, exposure history, and clinical judgment.
Is a provider visit required to order a test?
No. You can order an eligible test without booking a live visit. Choose a visit first when you already have results or need help with a complex or safety-sensitive history.
What is included in the testing total?
Alpha-Gal Plus is $232 total and Alpha-Gal Deluxe is $248.50 total. Each includes $149 during order setup plus a separate lab-analysis charge. Any live visit is optional and separate.
What if alpha-gal does not explain the whole pattern?
If symptoms involve several foods, existing results, or wider allergy and immune-health questions, Allerim can help you decide where to start.
Ready to get started?
Compare alpha-gal tests or review a result you already have.
Testing does not guarantee a diagnosis, prescription, treatment plan, or live visit. Trouble breathing, throat or tongue swelling, fainting, or suspected anaphylaxis needs urgent or emergency care.
Keep learning
See the alpha-gal testing question explained.
Mark Pruitt explains symptoms, testing, and what happens next. Watch the overview after choosing your next step, or use it to prepare questions for a clinician.
The featured video is hosted on Allerim's YouTube channel. Testing is one signal and does not diagnose alpha-gal syndrome by itself.