More About How Pinnertest Works

Pinnertest is a laboratory-based IgG food sensitivity test that uses microarray technology to measure immune responses to many different foods from a small at-home finger-prick blood sample. The aim is to give you structured information that you can use, with professional guidance, when exploring whether certain foods may be linked to everyday, non-emergency symptoms.

Food Sensitivity vs. Food Allergy

Food sensitivity (sometimes called food intolerance) is not the same as a classic food allergy. A food allergy usually involves an immediate immune reaction (often IgE), which can cause fast and sometimes serious symptoms such as hives, swelling, trouble breathing or anaphylaxis. These situations require urgent medical care.

Food sensitivity, by contrast, is usually delayed and more subtle. Symptoms may appear hours or even days after eating a particular food and can include bloating, digestive discomfort, headaches, low energy, brain fog or general “not feeling like yourself”. Pinnertest focuses on this delayed type of response by measuring IgG antibodies to a wide panel of foods.

What You Receive With Your Test

• A small at-home finger-prick collection kit with instructions.
• Laboratory analysis of your IgG responses to many foods using microarray technology.
• A structured food sensitivity report grouped by category (such as dairy, grains, meats, fruits and vegetables).
• Digital access to your results and, depending on the panel, additional online tools.

How People Commonly Use Pinnertest Results

Many people use Pinnertest results as a roadmap for a trial elimination or rotation plan. By temporarily reducing or removing foods that show higher IgG reactivity and then carefully reintroducing them, you and your practitioner can observe how your body responds and whether symptoms change.

For best results, we recommend working with a qualified healthcare professional, nutritionist or dietitian who can help you apply the report while keeping your diet balanced and appropriate for your personal health situation.

Important Limitations

• Pinnertest is an exploratory food sensitivity test, not a diagnostic test.
• It does not diagnose IgE-mediated food allergy or any disease.
• It is not a substitute for in-person medical evaluation, emergency care or allergy testing.
• You should not change or stop any prescribed medication based solely on a test result.

If you have known or suspected food allergies, serious symptoms or rapidly changing health concerns, always consult a doctor or allergist first. Pinnertest is designed to complement, not replace, professional medical care.