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Allergy Testing
Alpha-Gal Testing
Think you have a red meat allergy after a tick bite? Find out for sure.
Online allergist evaluation and Alpha-gal syndrome lab testing. For patients with delayed allergic reactions (3–6 hours) after eating beef, pork, lamb, or other mammalian meat — often triggered by a prior tick bite.
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Board-certified allergistsTest ordered and results reviewed online
What's included
Everything you need in one flat fee.
- Allergist evaluation of your symptoms and history
- Alpha-gal IgE blood test order to any major lab (Quest, LabCorp)
- Detailed interpretation of your results
- Written treatment and avoidance plan
- Emergency action plan + EpiPen referral if appropriate
- Follow-up review and ongoing management options
How it works
4 steps. Mostly async.
Step 1
Symptom + history intake
Tell us what you ate, when symptoms started, your tick exposure history, and what you've experienced.
Step 2
Allergist reviews your case
Within 1–2 business days. If the picture fits, we order the Alpha-gal test.
Step 3
Get tested at a local lab
Pick any Quest or LabCorp near you. Results typically back in 3–5 business days.
Step 4
Results review + treatment plan
Allergist interprets your results, builds your avoidance plan, and discusses emergency planning if needed.
Is this you?
Signs of Alpha-Gal syndrome
If any of these sound familiar, testing is worth doing.
Delayed timing
3–6 hours after eating mammalian meat (not immediately like classic food allergies).
Mixed symptoms
Hives, itching, swelling, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or anaphylaxis.
Tick bite history
Often triggered after a Lone Star tick bite — common in Southeast, Midwest, and Texas.
Dairy + gelatin reactions
Some patients also react to dairy products and gelatin (capsules, marshmallows, etc.).
Who it's for
Eligibility at a glance
You qualify if
- ✓Delayed reaction (3–6 hours) after eating beef, pork, lamb, or other mammalian meat
- ✓Hives, GI symptoms, or anaphylaxis after red meat exposure
- ✓History of tick bites — especially Lone Star tick in the Southeast/Midwest
- ✓Doctor recommended Alpha-gal testing
- ✓Already have results and want allergist interpretation
Not the right fit if
- !Currently having an active severe reaction (call 911)
- !Recurrent severe reactions without rescue medication
- !Trouble breathing or signs of anaphylaxis right now
- !Suspected food poisoning rather than allergy (immediate GI symptoms only)
Medical Authority
Care from board-certified allergists
Every order is reviewed by a fellowship-trained allergist — not a chatbot, not an NP reading a script.
Triple Board-Certified
Allergy, immunology, internal medicine
Academic Faculty
Mount Sinai · SUNY Downstate · FDA
Licensed Nationwide
Across all 50 states + DC
Evidence-Based Care
AAAAI and ACAAI guidelines
Dr. Payel Gupta, MD
Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Triple board-certified allergist, immunologist, and clinical educator. Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai and SUNY Downstate. Co-host of The Itch Podcast. Licensed in 29 states.
Dr. Jenni Yoo, MD
Allergy, Immunology & Obesity Medicine
Triple board-certified in internal medicine, allergy/immunology, and obesity medicine. Focuses on adults and children with allergic and primary immunodeficiency diseases. Currently at the FDA, applying clinical and regulatory expertise to advance public health.
Patient stories
Real patients. Real relief.
5.0 from 127 verified reviews
"I had chronic hives for 8 months and bounced between three other doctors before finding AllergyCenter. Within 6 weeks of starting their plan, I was clear."
James R.
Brooklyn, NY · Chronic Hives
"My 7-year-old has a tree nut allergy and we were terrified of every birthday party. The team walked us through emergency planning and made us feel prepared, not panicked."
Maria L.
Brooklyn, NY · Food Allergies (Child)
FAQs
Common questions
What is Alpha-gal syndrome?+
A delayed allergic reaction to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal) — a sugar found in mammalian meat (beef, pork, lamb). Reactions typically occur 3–6 hours after eating, unlike most food allergies. Usually triggered by a prior Lone Star tick bite.
How does the test work?+
It's a simple blood test (Alpha-gal IgE) you can do at any Quest or LabCorp. We send the order to your local lab; you walk in, give blood, and we get the results in 3–5 business days for interpretation.
I already have results. Can you just interpret them?+
Yes — choose the "Results Review Only" option ($59). Upload your existing lab report and an allergist will interpret it and build your management plan.
Do I need an EpiPen if I have Alpha-gal?+
Often yes — Alpha-gal can cause anaphylaxis. If your evaluation confirms the diagnosis, we'll recommend an EpiPen and provide a prescription with your treatment plan.
Will I have to avoid all meat forever?+
Many patients with Alpha-gal can tolerate poultry (chicken, turkey) and seafood. Avoidance focuses on mammalian meat (beef, pork, lamb) and sometimes dairy or gelatin. Your allergist will build a personalized avoidance plan.
How long do I have to live with Alpha-gal?+
It varies. Some patients lose their Alpha-gal sensitivity over months to years if they avoid further tick bites; others have it long-term. Regular re-testing can monitor your IgE levels over time.
Get started in 2 minutes
No paperwork. No waiting rooms. Just allergist-reviewed care, on your schedule.
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