The Dust Allergy Test from The Tester is a simple and fast test designed to aid individuals in detecting a dust mite allergy. This condition is triggered by inhaling dust mite allergens, which can cause inflammation in the respiratory tract. The test detects specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies, which are specifically targeted against dust mites, in a small drop of blood.
- Reliable (CE-certified)
- Easy to perform
- Immediate results
- Orders placed on workdays are delivered the next day
Who is the Dust Allergy Test intended for?
Around 1 in 10 people in the Western world have a dust mite allergy. However, many people are unaware they have this allergy, making it one of the most under-diagnosed conditions. The symptoms of a dust mite allergy vary from person to person and can lead to sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, and asthma among others. With The Tester’s Dust Allergy Test, you can quickly and easily detect IgE antibodies, which can indicate a dust mite allergy.
Who is the Dust Allergy Test suitable for?
The Dust Allergy Test detects IgE antibodies (antibodies against dust mite allergens) in a drop of blood. The Dust Allergy Test is highly reliable, easy, and ready in 10 minutes.
Why should I do the Dust Allergy Test?
Early detection of a dust mite allergy can reduce the development of severe reactions and prevent complications. A dust mite allergy is one of the most common allergic conditions. The test can assist in the early detection of a dust mite allergy by detecting IgE antibodies in a blood sample.
If you’re interested in additional information, such as the instructions for use or the reliability of the test, you can find this information below under the headings ‘Reliability’, ‘Instructions for Use’ and/or ‘Contents of the Test’.
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Reliability
The Dust 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 = 93%
The specificity of a test is the percentage of correct negative test results in non-sick individuals.
Specificity = 92%
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
