The Tester’s Cat Allergy Test is a simple and rapid test designed to assist individuals in identifying a cat allergy. This condition is triggered by inhaling cat allergens, which can cause inflammation in the respiratory tract. The test detects specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies, which specifically target cat allergens, in a small drop of blood.
- Reliable (CE-certified)
- Easy to perform
- Immediate results
- Orders placed on weekdays will be delivered the next day Who is the Cat Allergy Test intended for?
About 1 in 10 people in the Western world have a pet allergy, with cat allergies being the most common. However, many individuals are unaware that they have an allergy, making it one of the most underdiagnosed conditions. The symptoms of a cat allergy vary from person to person and can lead to sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, and asthma among others. With The Tester’s Cat Allergy Self-Test, you can quickly and easily detect IgE antibodies, which can indicate a cat allergy.
Who is the Cat Allergy Test suitable for?
The cat allergy self-test detects IgE antibodies (antibodies against cat allergens) in a drop of blood. The Allergy Test is highly reliable, easy, and ready within 10 minutes.
Why should I take the Cat Allergy Test?
Early detection of a cat allergy can reduce the development of severe reactions and prevent complications. A cat allergy is one of the most common allergic conditions. The Cat Allergy Test can help in early detection of this allergy by detecting IgE antibodies in a blood sample.
Should you be interested in additional information, such as the instructions for use or reliability of the test, you can find this information below under the headings ‘Reliability’, ‘Instructions for use’ and/or ‘Content of the test’.
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Reliability
The Cat Allergy Test has 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 sick individuals.
Sensitivity = 98%
The specificity of a test is the percentage of correct negative test results in non-sick individuals.
Specificity = 98%
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.
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
