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Precision Diagnostics

Specializing in allergy and pediatric pulmonology diagnostics, our diagnostic lab is the only facility capable of running the advanced testing and analytics required to create highly individualized TIP treatment plans. The lab carries one of the world's most diverse allergen menus with over 200 allergens. Over 30% of these allergens are for component testing to identify the specific proteins in a food a patient is allergic to. This robust blood testing allows us to capture a complete image of a patient's immune system and identify the optimal path toward food allergy remission for each patient's unique needs.

Faster, More Accurate Results

Each TIP patient is tested for an average of 130 allergens, delivering quick, accurate results to support the timely development of personalized treatment plans. Our diagnostics lab also examines several proteins within a single allergen—such as the six most prevalent proteins in peanuts— far surpassing the capabilities of traditional labs. This comprehensive approach is essential for identifying similar food proteins used in TIP treatment.

Due to our lab's advanced testing, most patients only need to visit once a year, requiring just six testing tubes of blood. In contrast, traditional labs often require multiple visits and more than double the number of samples.

Explore the complete list of allergens included in our testing panel.

Innovation and Dedication

Our Food Lab team is deeply committed to innovation and continuously strives to enhance patient experience and treatment outcomes. While we maintain high standards, we also focus on pioneering new products. Our internal Product Development team actively designs, prototypes, and launches innovative items, including new gummies, remission and maintenance bars, and the upcoming TIP Tarts. This dedication to innovation ensures that the Tolerance Induction Program remains at the forefront of food allergy treatment, consistently improving patient outcomes and experiences.

Can we go to another lab besides Aperture ImmunoDiagnostics, like Quest or LabCorps for testing?

Unfortunately, no. TIP's highly customized and detailed treatment plans can only be created using accurate and reproducible data from Aperture ImmunoDiagnostics' high-level complexity lab. The testing for the Tolerance Induction Program™ (TIP) is unlike any other testing you have completed in the past. Due to the complexity of our diagnostics process and the importance of your child’s data in the design of their unique treatment protocol, we cannot rely on results or records from any previous blood work or skin test. Our program is based on accurate, consistent, and accountable testing methods. As such, we cannot rely on testing or results performed outside of our diagnostic model.

Are there any tests/panels that other labs can perform?

No. Labs like Quest and LabCorp are not high complexity labs. The accuracy of testing at Quest and LabCorp cannot be guaranteed. The variability of test results from these labs is too risky to utilize in our data systems and machine learning. While Quest and LabCorp may offer some of the same tests we run, they are not run under the same conditions to optimize reproducibility and accuracy. Aperture ImmunoDiagnostics is a CLIA Certified, high-complexity laboratory focused on supporting the diagnostic requirements for the Food Allergy Institute’s Tolerance Induction Program™ (TIP). Aperture ImmunoDiagnostics is currently the only diagnostic facility that is able to perform the complete set of tests necessary to develop and maintain the treatment plans utilized in the Tolerance Induction Program.

How Many Blood Draws Will I Have?

There is a minimum requirement of one comprehensive blood draw every 1.5 years. However, your Food Allergy Institute provider will determine what is necessary based on your plan.

Aperture ImmunoDiagnostics draws blood “all at once” in one visit with hundreds of tests drawn in a single, low-volume draw. Traditional laboratories will require twice as many vials and the draws are repeated over multiple days.

How much does blood testing cost?

The max out-of-pocket cost for your once-annual blood draw is $2,500. There is a minimum requirement of one comprehensive blood draw every 1.5 years

Testing costs cover our comprehensive allergen menu of 200+ allergens and specialty testing equipment.

What Allergens Does The Lab Test For