The Milk Allergy Test by The Tester is a straightforward and fast test devised to assist people in detecting a milk allergy. This condition is instigated by the consumption of milk and dairy products that can lead to inflammation of the intestinal wall. The test detects antibodies specifically targeting milk proteins in a small drop of blood.
- Reliable (CE-certified)
- Easy to perform
- Immediate results
- Orders placed on working days are delivered the next day
Who is the Milk Allergy Test intended for?
Milk allergy affects around 2-3% of babies and young children in the western world. Many people, however, may not be aware they have the allergy, making it a frequently undiagnosed condition. Symptoms of milk allergy can vary from person to person, leading to conditions like hives, vomiting, anaphylaxis, and digestive problems. With the help of The Tester’s Milk Allergy Self-Test, you can swiftly and easily detect antibodies targeting milk proteins, which can indicate a milk allergy.
Who is the Milk Allergy Test suitable for?
The milk allergy self-test detects antibodies against milk proteins in a blood drop. The self test is highly reliable, easy, and ready within 10 minutes.
Why should I perform the Milk Allergy Test?
Early detection of a milk allergy can reduce the development of intestinal damage and prevent serious complications. A milk allergy is instigated not only by milk consumption but also genetic factors, making it one of the most common hereditary conditions. The self-test can aid in the early detection of milk allergy by detecting antibodies targeting milk proteins in a blood sample.
If you are interested in additional information, such as the instruction manual 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 milk allergy 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 in sick individuals.
Sensitivity = 97%
The specificity of a test is the percentage of correct negative test results in healthy individuals.
Specificity = 96%
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
