Over 40 million people in the United States are currently suffering from an autoimmune or immune dysfunction disease. These diseases are caused by the overburdening of the immune system by various allergens. Identifying and eliminating these allergens from the diet or environment can have a significant positive impact on inflammation and disease expression. The Lymphocyte Response Assay (LRA) tests from ELISA/ACT Biotechnologies analyze the entire delayed immune response to determine which allergens are causing reactions. By analyzing only the reactive lymphocytes, these tests provide specific, accurate, and reliable results to assist in patient treatment.
Rupa makes it easy to order LRA testing. Simply log in, enter your patient’s name and email, search for and click on the tests you want, choose your payment option (practitioner-pay or patient-pay) and submit the order. Rupa handles everything else, from placing the order to sending patient instructions to dealing with specimen issues. Once results are available, they are posted in your Rupa Health portal for you to view. Â
Ordering through Rupa allows you to order thousands of different lab tests from 20+ labs, all in one place. You can choose from 32 different LRA tests, from combination panels to specified tests that analyze foods, additives, chemicals, toxins, molds, metals, or environmental allergens. The wide selection of tests allows you to choose the best testing combination for each of your patients.
When you use Rupa, your patients are well taken care of. We let them know when to expect their tests and when their samples have arrived at the lab. We send them comprehensive cheat sheets that contain preparation information, collection instructions, how to find a blood draw location, and how to complete their requisition forms (example here). We answer any questions your patients may have about the testing process so that you don’t have to. Patients can simply respond to any of our emails, or email [email protected], to get their questions answered. Rupa takes the administrative burden off of you, so that you can spend more time doing what matters most - taking care of your patients.
ELISA/ACT’s LRA tests measure up to 512 different allergens, including foods, additives and preservatives, food colorings, molds, environmental chemicals, toxic minerals and metals, medications, therapeutic herbs, dander, hairs, and feathers. These tests are best used for understanding and treating patients suffering from autoimmune diseases, chronic diseases, immune dysfunction, and food allergies.
