Allergy Test Kit - Tests for Allergies (IgE) to Dog and Cat Hair, Pollens and Hay Feve

• Individuals with allergic sensitivity to various substances such as house dust mite, pollen, animal hairs, or some foods, have abnormally high levels of IgE (Immunoglobulin E antibodies)
• Assess your own IgE levels in blood and detect any allergy sensitivity
• Very accurate--has been used for more than 10 years by professionals in the field (hospitals, laboratories)
• Quick and is very easy to use with results in 10 minutes
• CE Certified

What is an allergy? An allergy is the response of the body's immune system to a normally harmless substance, such as animal hairs, pollen, food, or house dust mite. The body has an automatic reaction to what it sees as a threat, and while in most people these substances pose no problem, in those with allergies the immune system identifies them as a threat and produces an inappropriate response to them. Allergies are classified into IgE mediated and non-IgE mediated allergies. In IgE mediated allergies the immune system then begins to produce begins to produce a class of antibodies known as IgE, specific for that particular allergen, which will later alert the fighting cells (mast cells and basophils) within the immune system every time that this substance is encountered. The mast cells bind with the IgE antibodies so that they can identify the allergen next time it comes into contact with the body. This is called sensitisation, and at this stage there are no physical symptoms of an allergy. Mast cells are present in all the tissue that is in contact with the external environment, such as the skin, nose, eyes, mouth, throat, stomach and gut. The next time that the same allergen is encountered the mast cells identify it as an intruder and produce histamine and other chemicals. It is the release of the histamine and other chemicals and their effect on the body that cause allergic symptoms. An allergy can therefore cause anything from a runny nose, or itchy eyes and mouth, to skin rash and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal discomfort (tummy ache’) and vomiting. Severe allergies can cause breathing problems or a drop in blood pressure. Severe allergic reactions are also known as anaphylaxis, and can be life-threatening. Why do I need this Allergy test? This test will identify if there is an abnormally high level of IgE antibodies in the blood that will confirm if an allergy is present.