Order and referral check
Order your test. We review the order and check whether a referral or other information is required before the next step can begin.
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NutriPath pathology testing
A blood panel measuring antibody responses to 96 foods. It is different from an immediate food-allergy test. The result needs careful interpretation and should not be used alone to decide which foods to remove.
IgG food sensitivity testing sits in a different clinical category from IgE allergy testing. IgE allergy testing detects immediate, potentially severe allergic reactions. IgG testing detects a slower, lower grade immune response that some clinicians use to guide elimination diet strategies in complex, non allergic food triggered symptoms. The clinical validity of IgG testing is debated, and results should always be interpreted as one input among many. In practice, many functional medicine practitioners use the panel to prioritise which foods to trial removing for a 6 week elimination period, followed by controlled reintroduction. The 96 food panel covers common grains, dairy products, eggs, meats, fish, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits. It is most useful when integrated with gut healing, not used as a standalone answer.
12 to 15 days after the laboratory receives your sample
Allow time for order and referral checks, your collection appointment and sample transport. Laboratory processing starts after your sample reaches the testing laboratory.
See the steps from order to resultsSlower onset antibody response. Reflects delayed sensitivity rather than immediate allergy. Used to guide elimination diet trials.
Mucosal antibody response. May indicate foods actively triggering mucosal immune activity.
Dairy, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices. 96 items total covering the majority of common dietary exposures.
Order and referral review, sample collection, laboratory analysis and discussing your report are separate stages. Your test’s processing estimate covers the laboratory stage.
Order your test. We review the order and check whether a referral or other information is required before the next step can begin.
Once the required checks are complete, follow the collection form and instructions for the nominated provider. Check appointment and preparation requirements.
Attend the nominated collection provider with the required form. Your sample then needs to reach the testing laboratory before processing begins.
Once the laboratory receives your sample, it completes the analysis and prepares your report. Discuss the findings with your practitioner alongside your symptoms and health history.
Read the instructions supplied for your exact test before collecting. Check food, drink, medicines, timing, storage and return requirements with your practitioner. Do not stop prescribed medicines without advice.
No. The laboratory estimate does not include order review, referral checks, delivery to you, the time you take to collect, or transport back to the testing laboratory. These stages make up the full order-to-results journey.
Check with Evergreen before ordering so the referral requirements, collection timing, delivery and laboratory estimate can be considered together.
Ask Evergreen about timingPractical questions about choosing, preparing for and reviewing this test.
Requirements vary by test. Check the ordering options on this page and confirm any referral requirements with Evergreen. A laboratory’s practitioner-referral requirement is separate from whether you need to book an additional consultation.
Do not stop prescribed medicines on your own. Tell your practitioner what you take and follow the preparation instructions for this test. Timing, fasting and other requirements depend on the sample and markers being measured.
A result is one part of an assessment. A qualified practitioner should interpret it alongside your symptoms, history and medicines. Check whether a results consultation is included in your purchase or needs to be booked separately.
Use the reference intervals and units on your own laboratory report. Ranges can vary with the method and patient factors. A result inside or outside a range does not establish a diagnosis on its own.
These tests are supplied through NutriPath, a medical laboratory founded in 2011 and based in Burwood, Victoria. NutriPath works through a practitioner-referral system.
The laboratory estimate is not the time from placing your order. Allow time for referral checks, kit dispatch where needed, sample collection and transport before processing. The estimate varies by test, and specialist or overseas analysis can take longer.
Follow the estimate for your specific test. A quoted 3–5 business days does not include the whole ordering and collection journey.
Use the instructions supplied for your exact kit. Blood tests may require an arranged collection appointment; receiving a kit does not mean you should draw blood yourself. Saliva, urine, stool and breath tests each have different preparation requirements.
Compare the sample type and what each test measures, or use the guide to narrow your options.