A typical session lasts around 60 minutes, but may vary based on your needs.
This will vary depending on your health goals. Prior to your session, we ask that you complete a health questionnaire to tell us more about yourself and your goals. If testing was ordered, your test results and strategies for incorporating the program into your everyday life will be discussed.
With a monthly membership, you get unlimited support via our portal messaging system. Responses within one business day.
The meal planning tools booklet is available in printed (spiral bound) and electronic format. The sensitivity-friendly menu is available in electronic format only, unless it is ordered with a printed meal planning tools booklet.
The meal planning tools are a valuable resource when you are getting used to your new nutrition plan. They can reduce stress, save time, and help spark your culinary creativity.
The meal planning tools are only available for Alcat food test panels of 150 foods or more. However, our meal planning resources will take into account your dietary preferences with or without testing.
Everyone can benefit from these tools. Anyone with a busy lifestyle, limited cooking confidence, or anyone struggling to work with their new nutrition plan can benefit.
No. Our meal planning resources will take into account your dietary preferences with or without testing. Whether you are new to healthy eating or would like ideas to spark your creativity in the kitchen, we can help.
Electronic meal planning tools will be emailed to you within two business days of receiving your form informing us of your preferences. Your meal planning tools e-book will be emailed to the email address you provide on the request form. Printed copies, if ordered, will arrive within 10 business days of the e-book being completed.
Sensitivity-friendly menus will be available within two business days of receiving your form, if no menu consultation is requested. If a menu consultation is requested, the menu will be available within two business days of the session being completed. Your menu will be emailed to the email address you provide on the request form.
No. Fasting is not required. However, we recommend NOT taking any medications or supplements at least 4 hours prior to the blood draw.
It is not necessary to postpone testing if, despite medication use, inflammatory symptoms persist. However, to the extent medication can be reduced prior to testing, the patient should do so, under the supervision of a healthcare provider. If the individual is taking a medication on a long-term basis without the possibility of discontinuing it, the results would be reflective of his/her current status while taking that medication. If a medication is taken short term and the individual has been advised by his/her practitioner to discontinue it, it would be best to wait two weeks after the medication is discontinued.
It is generally necessary to have a white blood cell (WBC) count to be greater than 3500 per microliter in order to have enough cells to test. If a sufficient WBC quantity is a concern, it might be best to have an extra tube or two of blood drawn. If possible, do not take any medications at least 4 hours before blood draw.
No, you may test directly through our website or one of our program advisors at PreviMedica. We do require a blood draw provided by a medical professional that we can assist in arranging. You may also take part in our additional support programs.
Insurance plans do not reimburse for this test, currently. If you have an HSA account or FSA account, you may be able to use that for reimbursement.
Each tube must be filled to capacity. Failure to do so may require recollection.
You can expect your test kit to arrive in 3-5 business days, depending on where you reside.
All foods known to elicit a true IgE allergic response (not detected by the Alcat Test) should be avoided at all costs.
Numerous pathways may provoke the cellular response detected by the Alcat Food and Chemical Sensitivity Test. Some may require exposure, others do not.
For suspected food offenders (not allergies) that have been avoided previous to testing, priming the system by consuming those foods two to three times within the week prior to testing would be best. For patients who do not wish to consume the suspected “problem foods” prior to testing, it is important to be aware that the cellular response measured by the Alcat Test, may or may not occur for those suspected foods, depending on the pathway responsible for the response.
Specimens must be shipped via UPS/FedEx the same day blood is drawn. Check with UPS/FedEx prior to your draw for express delivery cutoff times. When using a blood draw company through us for the blood draw, they will return the kit to us. A return shipping label will be inside the kit.
BEFORE YOU SEND YOUR SPECIMEN!
IMPORTANT: “Lab Requisition Form” inside your kit REQUIRES YOUR SIGNATURE on the FRONT of the document so we may provide services.
Alcat Food and Chemical Sensitivity results are available online within 5-7 business days after the specimen is received in the laboratory.
You will be notified via email when your specimen arrives at the laboratory with notification of when to expect your results. Once your results are ready, they will be uploaded to our secure portal and you will receive an email notification indicating your results are ready for you to view. Please follow the instructions to start your account on the PreviMedica portal.
Because the immune system is a dynamic and changing system in the body and the sensitivity to foods may differ in a few months, we suggest you don’t delay. The sooner you understand what foods to avoid and what foods to consume within a varied pattern, the sooner you can get started and start to feel your best.
The Alcat Test is NOT a food allergy test. It is designed to test for sensitivities, which involve a delayed, not necessarily an immediate, response. If you have true food allergies, continue to avoid those foods at all costs, regardless of the reaction or nonreaction determined by the Alcat Test.
Each food sensitivity test (of 150 foods or more) purchased through PreviMedica includes a complimentary one-month membership with PreviMedica, providing access to nutrition experts and educational resources. Your membership includes two 1:1 video sessions with the nutrition practitioner assigned to you.
PreviMedica’s nutrition advisors are eager to be on your health care team for as long as you need. To continue benefiting from monthly memberships, please contact us.
If you have decided not to proceed with testing, please inform your program advisor, in writing, within 30 days of your purchase. Please return the test kit at your expense to:
Cell Science Systems/PreviMedica
852 South Military Trail
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Once we receive the returned kit, a refund will be processed less the $75.00 cancellation fee and shipping if applicable.
Please DO NOT use the FedEx shipping bag to return the kit. If the bag/label is used, an additional fee of $28.00 will also be deducted from your refund amount. For cancellations after a specimen has shipped to the lab, the cancellation fee is $125.00 to be deducted from the amount to be refunded.
No refund will be issued if a request to cancel is received after 90 days from the test order date. You have the option to use credit toward another test or to transfer the original test ordered to a family member or friend as a gift. Specimens for new or gifted tests must be received within 30 days of this request.
No. Fasting is not required. However, we recommend NOT taking any medications or supplements at least 4 hours prior to the blood draw.
There is no need to discontinue supplements weeks prior to testing. This micronutrient analysis is a reflection of the individual’s long-term nutrient status (over ~ 6 months). If possible, do not take any medications/supplements at least 4 hours before blood draw.
No, You may test directly through our website or through one of our program advisors at Previmedica. We do require a blood draw to be provided by a medical professional that we can assist in arranging. You may also take part in our additional support programs.
No, insurance plans do not reimburse for this test, currently. However, you may be able to use your FSA or HSA to pay for the test.
You can expect your test kit to arrive in 3-5 business days, depending on where you reside.
Cellular Nutrition Assay (Cellular Micronutrient Assay and/or Antioxidant Protection Assay/Redox) results are available online within 5-7 business days after the specimen is received in the laboratory.
You will be notified via email when your specimen arrives at the laboratory with notification of when to expect your results. Once your results are ready, they will be uploaded to our secure portal and you will receive an email notification indicating your results are ready for you to view. Please follow the instructions to start your account on the PreviMedica portal.
With every test offered by Cell Science Systems, you will be eligible to receive a complimentary 30-minute phone or video consultation with a member of our support team to discuss test results. To request an appointment for a complimentary session, please complete this form: https://cellsciencesystems.com/resultsreview
The CNA (Cellular Nutrition Assay) tests the functional response of the cells. This type of test does not measure the actual amount of a nutrient within the cell. If the metabolic activity of the cells is increased as a result of the nutrient addition, it simply means the cells do not have enough of that particular nutrient.
No. Fasting is not required. However, we recommend NOT taking any medications or supplements at least 4 hours prior to the blood draw.
No, You may test directly through our website or one of our program advisors at Previmedica. We do require a blood draw to be provided by a medical professional that we can assist in arranging. You may also take part in our additional support programs.
The genetic component of CICA is not necessary to test more than once.
For those with a diagnosis of celiac disease using this test to monitor and assess impact of the gluten-free lifestyle on tTg and DGP antibodies, continue to follow the gluten-free lifestyle. The strictness of the gluten-free lifestyle to prevent celiac disease activity may not be equal for all individuals with the disease. Reports range from a few months to a year or more for the antibody level to go from positive to negative. For those with a diagnosis of celiac disease, please consult your physician to determine if this test is appropriate for you.
CICA results are available online within 7-10 business days after the specimen is received in the laboratory.
You will be notified via email when your specimen arrives at the laboratory with notification of when to expect your results. Once your results are ready, they will be uploaded to our secure portal and you will receive an email notification indicating your results are ready for you to view. Please follow the instructions to start your account on the PreviMedica portal.
No, insurance plans do not reimburse for this test, currently. However, you may be able to use your FSA or HSA to pay for the test.
You can expect your test kit to arrive in 3-5 business days, depending on where you reside.
With every test offered by Cell Science Systems, you will be eligible to receive a complimentary 30-minute phone or video consultation with a member of our support team to discuss test results. To request an appointment for a complimentary session, please complete this form: https://cellsciencesystems.com/resultsreview
For the genetic component only: Gluten consumption prior to testing would not impact the results. Continue with your current eating pattern. No change in gluten consumption is necessary.
For serology markers (antibody titers): Because antibody titers are exposure related, purposeful avoidance of gluten can cause a decrease of serological results. Therefore, the patient’s exposure to gluten-containing grains should be considered when interpreting tTg and DGP serology results.
Our recommendations:
For those without a current diagnosis of celiac disease or wheat allergy, who have been avoiding gluten, a consumption of gluten (≥ 1 ½ slices of wheat bread or equivalent daily) for a minimum of the first two weeks of the last four weeks prior to testing is recommended.
Note:
Of the four celiac disease antibodies that are measured within the CICA, tTg-IgA is the most highly studied and most of our knowledge of the temporal relationship between the presence of antibody and the exposure to gluten come from that antibody. It is likely that the other antibodies have a similar pattern, but we cannot be certain.
No. Fasting is not required. However, we recommend NOT taking any medications or supplements at least 4 hours prior to the blood draw.
There is no need to discontinue medications, supplements, or make any dietary changes prior to this test. Medication, supplementation, and dietary intake would not impact the genetic test components assessed in the Methyl Detox Profile.
No, insurance plans do not reimburse for this test, currently. However, you may be able to use your FSA or HSA to pay for the test.
No, You may test directly through our website or through one of our program advisors at Previmedica.
If you are only ordering the Methyl Detox Profile, a blood draw will not be necessary and you will be sent a cheek swab.
If you are ordering the Methyl Detox Profile along with other tests, we do require a blood draw to be provided by a medical professional that we can assist in arranging. You may also take part in our additional support programs.
You can expect your test kit to arrive in 3-5 business days, depending on where you reside.
Methyl Detox Profile results are available online within 7-10 business days after the specimen is received in the laboratory.
You will be notified via email when your specimen arrives at the laboratory with notification of when to expect your results. Once your results are ready, they will be uploaded to our secure portal, and you will receive an email notification indicating your results are ready for you to view. Please follow the instructions to start your account on the PreviMedica portal.
With every test offered by Cell Science Systems, you will be eligible to receive a complimentary 30-minute phone or video consultation with a member of our support team to discuss test results. To request an appointment for a complimentary session, please complete this form: https://cellsciencesystems.com/resultsreview
There is no need to discontinue medications, supplements, or make any dietary changes prior to this test. Medication, supplementation, and dietary intake would not impact the Telomere Length test results.
No, You may test directly through our website or one of our program advisors at Previmedica. We do require a blood draw to be provided by a medical professional that we can assist in arranging. You may also take part in our additional support programs.
No. Fasting is not required. However, we recommend NOT taking any medications or supplements at least 4 hours prior to the blood draw.
The Telomere Score does not equate to "biological age." Our Telomere test is measured via real-time PCR and the calculated result (arbitrary number) is “plotted” on our graph. The graphed ranges were determined based on our validation study of 206 test samples taking into consideration the age of each patient tested during the study and their respective Telomere result (arbitrary number).
No, insurance plans do not reimburse for this test, currently. However, you may be able to use your FSA or HSA to pay for the test.
You can expect your test kit to arrive in 3-5 business days, depending on where you reside.
Telomere test results are available online within 7-10 business days after the specimen is received in the laboratory.
You will be notified via email when your specimen arrives at the laboratory with notification of when to expect your results. Once your results are ready, they will be uploaded to our secure portal and you will receive an email notification indicating your results are ready for you to view. Please follow the instructions to start your account on the PreviMedica portal.
With every test offered by Cell Science Systems, you will be eligible to receive a complimentary 30-minute phone or video consultation with a member of our support team to discuss test results. To request an appointment for a complimentary session, please complete this form: https://cellsciencesystems.com/resultsreview
No. Fasting is not required. However, we recommend NOT taking any medications or supplements at least 4 hours prior to the blood draw.
There is no need to discontinue medications, supplements, or make any dietary changes prior to any test. Medication, supplementation, and dietary intake will not impact any of our tests.
You can expect your test kit to arrive in 3-5 business days, depending on where you reside.
No, You may test directly through our website or through one of our program advisors at Previmedica. We do require a blood draw to be provided by a medical professional that we can assist in arranging. You may also take part in our additional support programs.
Insurance plans do not reimburse for any of our tests/services, currently. If you have an HSA account or FSA account, you may be able to use that for reimbursement.
With every test offered by Cell Science Systems, you will be eligible to receive a complimentary 30-minute phone or video consultation with a member of our support team to discuss test results. To request an appointment for a complimentary session, please complete this form: https://cellsciencesystems.com/resultsreview
If you have decided not to proceed with any of the tests, please inform your program advisor, in writing, within 30 days of your purchase. Please return the test kit at your expense to:
Cell Science Systems/PreviMedica
852 South Military Trail
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Once we receive the returned kit, a refund will be processed less the $75.00 cancellation fee and shipping if applicable.
Please DO NOT use the FedEx shipping bag to return the kit. If the bag/label is used, an additional fee of $28.00 will also be deducted from your refund amount. For cancellations after a specimen has shipped to the lab, the cancellation fee is $125.00 to be deducted from the amount to be refunded.
No refund will be issued if a request to cancel is received after 90 days from the test order date. Customers have the option to use credit toward another test or to transfer the original test ordered to a family member or friend as a gift. Specimens for new or gifted tests must be received within 30 days of this request.
The Alcat Test and Cellular Nutrition Assay (CNA) results are generally available online within 5-7 business days after the specimen is received in the laboratory.
Celiac, IBS, Crohn’s Array (CICA) test results, Methyl Detox Profile, Telomere, and Homocysteine results are generally available online within 7-10 business days after the specimen is received in the laboratory.
You will be notified via email when your specimen arrives at the laboratory with notification of when to expect your results. Once your results are ready, they will be uploaded to our secure portal and you will receive an email notification indicating your results are ready for you to view. Please follow the instructions to start your account on the PreviMedica portal.
Disclaimer: It is important to note that food sensitivity testing is distinct from food allergy testing. While both tests share the objective of identifying potential food reactions, they vary in their diagnostic methodology and the types of reactions they detect. Food allergy testing commonly focuses on immediate, life-threatening reactions to foods, while food sensitivity testing aims to detect delayed responses that can be less severe but still affect one's health. Therefore, we strongly advise consulting with a qualified healthcare professional to determine which testing approach is most suitable for your particular situation.
