With the test kit from The Tester, you can discover your allergies. If you often suffer from sneezing, a stuffy nose, and/or burning eyes, this test can help. The immune system can react to harmless substances in the environment, also called allergens, with a hypersensitivity reaction. So if you often have a runny nose or watery eyes and also need to sneeze a lot, do the Allergy test from The Tester and you’ll get quick results!
The allergen test from The Tester is:
- Reliable (CE certified)
- Easy to perform
- Immediate results
- Orders placed on weekdays are delivered the next day
- Shipped anonymously
This allergy test uses antibodies to detect various allergens. Using a whole blood sample, the immunochromatographic rapid test for home use detects elevated levels of IgE antibodies. If the blood sample contains IgE antibodies against these allergens, they bind to the allergens and this leads to a visible red line on the test cassette through colloidal gold-labeled anti-IgE antibodies.
The reliability of this allergy self-test has been established based on correctly positive or negative results after a clinical trial with 265 participants. The reliability of this test is higher than 97%, comparable to laboratory tests. It is not necessary to stop medication during the test.
An allergy is an extreme defense reaction to allergens. More and more people suffer from allergies. Approximately 1 in 4 Dutch people suffer from an allergy, making it the most common chronic disease at present. An allergy is a reaction of the immune system to foreign substances in the body, or allergens. The most well-known allergens come from house dust, dog or cat hair, tree or grass pollen, and certain foods.
Various symptoms of an allergic reaction
There are many symptoms that can occur during an allergic reaction. Below are some symptoms that can occur with a hypersensitivity to allergens.
- Runny nose
- Watery, red eyes
- Repeated sneezing and/or coughing
- Itching
- Skin rash, such as redness, eczema, bumps and/or blisters
- Respiratory reaction, such as asthma, increased mucus production, tightness in the chest, wheezing and/or shortness of breath
- Swelling of the skin (edema)
More information on the reliability and use of the test can be found under the headings “Reliability”, “Instructions for Use”, and/or “Contents of the Test Kit”.
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Reliability
The Allergy Self-Test has high reliability values in terms of sensitivity and specificity. Additionally, the test is CE certified.
The sensitivity of a medical test is the percentage of correct positive results among sick individuals.
Sensitivity = 97%
The specificity of a test is the percentage of correct negative test results among non-sick individuals.
Specificity = 97%
Instructions for use:
- Open the sealed bag and remove the test cassette. Place it face up on a clean, dry, and flat surface.
- Massage your fingertip and clean it with the alcohol wipe. Now let the arm hang down for a few minutes to improve blood flow to the fingers.
- Press the automatic lancing device with the round opening firmly against the clean fingertip and wait for a drop of blood to appear.
- Take the transfer pipette and hold it horizontally against the drop of blood so that the transfer pipette fills.
- 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 it.
For a full result, please read the instruction manual before use.
Discover your allergies with The Tester’s self-test kit, order now and receive your kit the next day.
Contents of the test kit
The kit includes everything you need to take the test.
- User manual
- Sealed test cassette
- Alcohol wipe
- Finger prick
- Transfer pipette
- Buffer
- Plaster
Trust in the reliability of our allergy test, and order yours today to quickly and accurately determine your allergies.
