These documents are part of the ACI Diet Specifications for Adult Inpatients. They are not to be used for patient education.
Test diet - 5HIAA
A diet to avoid foods high in 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5HIAA) and its precursor, serotonin.
Test diet - catecholamine / VMA / metanephrines
A diet to avoid foods high in catecholamines.
Test diet - gelatine free
A diet to avoid foods high in gelatine.
Test diet - glucose tolerance
A diet with at least 150g of carbohydrate per day.
Test diet - histamine collection
A diet low in histamine.
Test diet - hydrogen breath test
A diet with minimal carbohydrate and dietary fibre.
Test diet - occult blood
A diet to avoid all sources of haemoglobin.