5Strands Affordable Testing offers 4 different types of test for people and pets: (1) Food Intolerances (2) Environmental Intolerances (3) Nutritional Deficiencies (4) Metal & Mineral Imbalances. Our easy 4 step process provides you and your pet with a road map on how to achieve desired dietary & lifestyle adjustments. 5Strands chooses a hair sample collection method and utilizes bioresonance technology to identify temporary imbalances causing symptoms such as upset stomach, headaches, bloating, joint pain, water retention and itching, paw biting, and hair loss in our pets. 5Strands does not provide testing for IgE or IgG mediated responses (true allergy involving the immune system).