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Alpha-Gal Testing: Joshua Bornhorst, Ph.D.

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(00:41)
 Dr. Bornhorst, could you provide our listeners with a little bit about you and your background?
 

(01:15)
 Can you provide a brief overview of the alpha-gal galactose-alpha 1,3 galactose assay?
 
 (04:19)
 So I understand that most people obtain this allergy primarily from ticks and meat-derived products, and that it can cause symptoms such as hives, itching, difficulty breathing, and other unpleasant reactions. With that being said, can you tell us which patients should have this testing?
 
 (06:11)
 Do you know if there are other testing options available?
 
 (07:17)
 Can you share what factors determine which tests should be used and when? 
 
 

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