The Airborne Allergy Test from The Tester is an easy and fast test designed to help individuals detect allergies to airborne substances such as pollen, pet dander, and dust mites. These allergens can cause inflammation of the airways and other allergic reactions. The test identifies specific IgE antibodies directed against these airborne allergens in a small drop of blood.
Reliable (CE-Certified)
- Easy to perform
- Immediate results
Who Is the Airborne Allergy Test For?
Airborne allergies are among the most common, affecting approximately 15% of people in Western countries. This means there’s a 1% chance of being allergic to airborne substances. However, many individuals are unaware they suffer from these allergies, making it one of the most underdiagnosed conditions. Symptoms of airborne allergies vary and can include sneezing, runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, and asthma symptoms. With The Tester’s Airborne Allergy Self-Test, you can quickly and easily detect IgE antibodies, indicating an allergy to common airborne allergens.
Suitability of the Airborne Allergy Test
The self-test for airborne allergies detects IgE antibodies (antibodies against airborne allergens) in a drop of blood. The Airborne Allergy Test is highly reliable, easy to perform, and delivers results within 10 minutes.
Why Should I Take the Airborne Allergy Test?
Early detection of allergies to airborne substances can help prevent the development of more severe allergic reactions and asthma. These allergies are not only triggered by environmental factors but can also be influenced by genetic predispositions, making them among the most common hereditary conditions. The Airborne Allergy Test can aid in the early detection of allergies by identifying IgE antibodies in a blood sample.
Reliability
The Airborne Allergy Test boasts high reliability values in terms of sensitivity and specificity. Moreover, the test is CE-certified.
The sensitivity of a medical test is the percentage of correctly positive results in individuals with the condition.
Sensitivity = 97%
The specificity of a test is the percentage of correct negative test results in individuals without the condition.
Specificity = 96%
Instructions for Use
- Open the sealed bag and take out the test cassette. Place it face up on a clean, dry, and flat surface.
- Massage your fingertip and clean it with the alcohol swab. Let your arm hang down for a few minutes to improve blood flow to the fingers.
- Press the automatic lancet firmly against the clean fingertip over the round opening and wait until a drop of blood appears.
- Take the transfer pipette and hold it horizontally against the blood drop so the pipette fills up.
- Add two drops of blood to the test cassette (S).
- Add 2 drops of buffer to the test cassette (S).
- Read the result 10-15 minutes after adding.
- For a complete result, read the instruction manual thoroughly before beginning.
Contents of the Test Kit
The kit contains everything you need to perform the test.
- Instruction manual
- Sealed test cassette
- Alcohol swab
- Lancet
- Transfer pipette
- Buffer
- Adhesive bandage
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