Description
Array 11 – Chemical Immune Reactivity Screen™
The Array 11 tests if the immune system is reacting to neo-antigen complexes formed by chemicals binding to human tissue proteins. Many chemicals by themselves aren’t immunogenic, but when they attach to body proteins, they can create a complex that the immune system might see as foreign.
What does this test measure?
This test likely includes:
- Metals like mercury, nickel, lead adducts (e.g., mercury binding to serum
albumin or another protein, and antibodies against that complex). - Plasticizers like BPA, phthalates bound to proteins.
- Formaldehyde, toluene, benzene, etc. adducted to proteins.
- Possibly petrochemicals or solvents.
- Styrene (monomer from plastics, binds to proteins).
- Organophosphate pesticide adducts.
Who is this test most suitable for?
People with high chemical exposures (industrial workers, agricultural pesticide exposure, dental amalgams containing mercury, etc.) who want to check if they have developed immune reactions; those on detox programs (to see if immune reactivity reduces over time); and environmentally conscious patients wanting a baseline.
Clinical Use
The presence of IgG/IgA/IgM to these indicates the person’s immune system has “seen†those chemical-protein complexes, which implies significant exposure and perhaps a propensity to chemical sensitivity or even autoimmunity (some theories suggest that these complexes can trigger autoimmune cross-reaction). Clinically, it’s used for individuals who suspect chemical sensitivities – e.g., they feel sick when exposed to certain environmental chemicals – to validate that their immune system is indeed reacting. It also might be used for autoimmune patients to see if chemicals are triggers (some autoimmune processes could be initiated by chemical modification of self-proteins). A positive result would guide avoidance of those chemicals and perhaps detox efforts. It’s like an allergy test but for chemicals (though not IgE, so more immune activation rather than classical allergy).
About this kit
This product is a physical home blood sample collection kit that is shipped to you. It contains sealed, single-use collection components, instructions, and prepaid return packaging.
Sample collection: This kit is for collection of a blood sample. A trained clinician or phlebotomist assists with the blood draw, which can be arranged at home or at a partner location. The kit includes the collection materials, instructions, and prepaid, pre-addressed return packaging to the accredited partner laboratory.
How it works: Once the laboratory receives your sample, it is processed and your results are delivered to you electronically.
This is a sample collection kit, not a diagnostic service. It does not provide a diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Any results should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.
