The Egg Allergy Self-Test by The Tester is a simple and fast test designed to help people detect an egg allergy. This condition is caused by an immune system reaction to egg proteins. The test detects high levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies against egg proteins in a small drop of blood.
- Reliable (CE-certified)
- Easy to perform
- Immediate results
- Orders placed on weekdays are delivered the next day
Who is the Egg Allergy Self-Test for?
An egg allergy can occur in both children and adults and can cause symptoms such as skin rash, stomach and intestinal problems, or even an anaphylactic reaction. By using The Tester’s Egg Allergy Self-Test, you can quickly and easily detect IgE antibodies against egg proteins, which may indicate an egg allergy.
Why should I take the Egg Allergy Self-Test?
Early detection of an egg allergy can help reduce exposure to eggs and prevent severe allergic reactions. The Egg Allergy Self-Test can aid in the early detection of an egg allergy by detecting IgE antibodies against egg proteins in a blood sample.
If you are 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 ‘Contents of the Test’.
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Reliability
The Egg 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
