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Allergy Testing in Ocala, FL

Allergy testing at Symphony Healthcare uncovers hidden food sensitivities, the delayed IgG immune reactions that can drive fatigue, headaches, and digestive discomfort. Using a CLIA-certified lab panel of 96 or 208 foods, Debora Donahue, APRN-BC helps you identify your triggers and build a plan that finally addresses the cause.

CLIA-certified lab testing96 or 208 food panelsAt-home sample collection
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Woman undergoing food allergy testing at Symphony Healthcare in Ocala, FL
Answers, not guesswork

What Is Food Allergy Testing?

At Symphony Healthcare, allergy testing focuses on food sensitivities, the delayed immune reactions that often go unnoticed. Unlike immediate food allergies that trigger fast IgE responses, sensitivities involve IgG antibodies and can appear hours or even days later, which makes them much harder to identify on your own.

Because the reaction is delayed, patients rarely connect a food eaten two days ago to today's bloating, headache, or brain fog. Our IgG panel measures your body's response to 96 or 208 foods, so instead of guessing we can point to the specific foods worth removing. Allergy testing is one part of our integrative medicine clinic in Ocala, where results are read alongside your full history to guide a practical plan.

Allergy testing expert reviewing food sensitivity results with a female patient in Ocala, FL
What it can reveal

Symptoms Food Allergy Testing Can Help Explain

Hidden food sensitivities place ongoing stress on the immune system and can contribute to a wide range of symptoms. Through advanced IgG allergy testing, Symphony Healthcare helps patients in Ocala uncover the foods driving inflammation and discomfort, providing a clearer path to real relief.

Digestive issues

Bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and acid reflux are often linked to delayed food reactions. Identifying trigger foods can help restore gut balance and daily comfort.

Chronic fatigue and low energy

When the immune system constantly reacts to foods, patients often feel drained. Testing supports a plan that helps rebuild energy and resilience.

Headaches and migraines

Undetected sensitivities can trigger recurring headaches. Removing the irritating foods may reduce their frequency and severity.

Skin conditions

Eczema, rashes, and other skin flare-ups can be tied to food reactions. Pinpointing triggers gives your skin a chance to calm down.

Joint pain and inflammation

Arthritis-like symptoms, stiffness, or generalized pain may worsen with food sensitivities. Identifying and reducing triggers can ease inflammation.

Mood and cognitive concerns

Anxiety, low mood, or brain fog are sometimes linked to gut-immune reactions. Addressing sensitivities may support clearer thinking and steadier mood.
The Symphony difference

Why Test With Symphony Healthcare

Choosing food allergy testing at Symphony Healthcare means gaining clear answers and a personalized path toward better health. We combine advanced IgG testing with comprehensive care, so patients move beyond guesswork and toward real solutions rather than another elimination diet.

Objective results

Instead of trial-and-error diets, we use CLIA-certified lab testing to measure your immune response to 96 or 208 foods, giving you clear data on which foods may drive your symptoms.On food allergies: MedlinePlus

Personalized treatment plans

Your results are reviewed in detail and translated into a practical plan tailored to your specific sensitivities and health goals, not a generic handout.

Convenience and safety

Testing can be done from the comfort of your home, making the process simple and accessible for patients across Florida, with results available quickly.

Decades of experience

With more than 25 years of practice, our team connects the dots between your test results, symptoms, and overall health to guide long-term improvements.
How it works

How Food Allergy Testing Works at Symphony

The process is simple and mostly done from home. You collect a small sample, a CLIA-certified lab measures your IgG responses, and then we sit down with the results to turn them into a plan you can actually follow.

  1. Free consultation

    A short, no-pressure call to review your symptoms and confirm that IgG food sensitivity testing makes sense for you.

  2. At-home sample kit

    A simple test kit is used from the comfort of your home, so there is no need for a separate in-office blood draw.

  3. CLIA-certified lab analysis

    The lab measures your IgG antibody response to a panel of 96 or 208 foods, with results available quickly.

  4. Results and personalized plan

    We review your results together and build a practical plan to reduce symptoms, restore balance, and improve well-being.

Transparent self-pay fees

What Allergy Testing Costs in Ocala

Symphony Healthcare, Inc. is a self-pay medical practice and does not participate with or bill any insurance companies. Visit fees are published in advance, and the lab panel is billed at a self-pay rate you will know before you order, so there are no surprises.

$275Initial visit

Full history review, exam, and lab orders

$125Routine follow-up

Results review and plan check-ins

$200Extended visit

Longer visits for complex reviews

Telemedicine visits can be scheduled for results reviews and follow-ups.

Your total cost depends on:

  • Whether you choose the 96-food or 208-food IgG panel
  • Self-pay lab rates through Access Lab
  • The number of follow-up visits to review and act on results
  • Whether your plan includes supplements or further testing

The free consultation is the easiest way to get an exact picture for your situation.

Debora Donahue, APRN-BC, founder of Symphony Healthcare in Ocala, FL
Your provider

Meet Your Provider: Debora Donahue, APRN-BC

Debora Donahue, APRN-BC founded Symphony Healthcare in 2012 because she believed patients deserved answers, not another round of guesswork. She is a Florida-licensed APRN, board certified through the AANP as a Family Nurse Practitioner, with more than 25 years of clinical experience and deep training in functional medicine. She reads your allergy testing alongside your full history, so the results become a clear plan rather than just a list of numbers.

APRN-BCAANP Family Nurse PractitionerFounder, Symphony Healthcare, 2012
From Google reviews

What Patients Say

She was compassionate and thorough with me. I didn't know why I had such bad digestion pain, she ran a allergy test on me and found out I am very sensitive to gluten! When no other dr was helping me she did!
angel rains
Office staff are amazing and very friendly! Deb is sooo knowledgeable and helping us figure out our path to good gut health.
Teresa Thompson
Good questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes food intolerance?
Food intolerance often develops when the digestive system struggles to process certain ingredients. Limited enzyme activity, an irritated intestinal lining, or an IgG-mediated immune response can all play a role. Infections, chronic stress, antibiotics, or diets high in processed foods can contribute too. Our testing focuses on uncovering these root causes so you can move beyond masking symptoms.
What are the symptoms of a food intolerance?
Unlike a true food allergy that causes an immediate reaction, food sensitivities can take hours or even days to appear. Symptoms may include bloating, gas, acid reflux, sinus congestion, headaches, joint stiffness, eczema, fatigue, or brain fog. Because these signs are so varied, allergy testing helps connect everyday discomforts to specific trigger foods.
What are the most common food intolerances?
Some of the most frequent sensitivities involve dairy such as lactose and casein, gluten, soy, eggs, and certain fruits or vegetables. Everyone's reactivity profile is unique, which is why we offer broad IgG panels of 96 or 208 foods to give you clear, individualized answers rather than assumptions.
How is food allergy testing done at Symphony Healthcare?
The process begins with a simple test kit you can use from home. The sample is analyzed by a CLIA-certified lab that measures IgG antibody responses to a wide range of foods. Once results are ready, we review them with you and create a personalized plan designed to reduce symptoms, restore balance, and improve overall well-being.
How much does allergy testing cost in Ocala?
Symphony Healthcare is a self-pay practice with transparent visit fees: $275 for the initial visit, $125 for routine follow-ups, and $200 for extended visits. The IgG lab panel is billed at a self-pay rate through Access Lab that you will know before you order, and telemedicine follow-ups can be scheduled. The free consultation gives you an exact picture.

Book Your Allergy Testing Consultation in Ocala

Start with a free, no-pressure phone call, about 10 minutes, to see if IgG food sensitivity testing is right for you. If it is, we set up your at-home kit and plan your results review from there.

Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm. 1329 SE 25th Loop, Suite 102, Ocala, FL 34471.