Allergy diagnostics

Let’s Talk About Allergy Diagnostics

Dog & Cat Allergy Diagnostics

Not all pruritus is due to an allergy, so an accurate diagnosis requires thorough physical examination, including a complete clinical history. All other known causes of itching, such as parasites and infections need to be treated or ruled out before allergy can be diagnosed.

It is crucial to confirm and identify the responsible allergens. Next+ Serum Test uses the latest technology in IgE serum testing, using three proprietary monoclonal antibodies from a specific recombinant IgE, plus CCD blockers, resulting in the highest level of specificity and sensitivity.

An accurate allergy diagnosis requires thorough physical examination including a complete clinical history. All other known causes of itching, such as parasites and infections, must be treated or ruled out before allergy can be diagnosed.

Next+ Serum Test

When other triggers of the symptoms are ruled out, Need to Perfumed atropy diagnosis, The next step is to perform an lgE Serum Test To Identify That which allergens are causing the allergic reaction. we provide the gold standard in allergy testing through the next+ range of products. next+ serum test is an innovative test that users three proprietary monoclonal antiboodiesm plus CCD blockers, resulting in high specificity an sensitivity.

This is a fundamental step beacuse without knowing which allergens are causing the problems in your pets, it is We Need to perfume some tested

FAQ

What are the advantages of a serum test compared with a skin test?
  • The Next+ Serum Test is more efficient in terms of time and costs.
  • The Next+ Serum Test is an individualised test for the most relevant allergens.
  • Results are easy to interpret and discuss with the pet parent.
  • There is no need to shave the patient’s fur.
  • Symptomatic medications like corticosteroids and cyclosporin do not need to be discontinued before carrying out the test.
Is it a problem to use serum tubes other than the ones supplied for collecting serum?

Using a different serum tube is not a problem.

What volume of serum do I need to send?

1.5 ml of serum.

How long does it take for results to be ready?

Results are available 2 days after arriving at our laboratory.

Food Test & Elimination Diets

The Patient should also receive an elimination diet in order to determine which specific food trigger a hypersensitivity reaction. a third of atopic animals are also allergic to protiens in food, so it is crucial to make sure there is no concomitant food allergy in your pets.

The Next+ Food Reactivity test can indicate which foods the patient may not be sensitive to, and guide decisions on suitable options for an elimination diet.

FAQ

Is Next+ Food Reactivity Test a diagnostic test?

No. The definitive diagnosis of a food allergy is only possible through a food elimination trial, followed by a food challenge test. Next+ Food Reactivity Test is a useful for identifying suitable components of an elimination diet, when attempting to diagnose and manage a food allergy

Why are both IgE and IgG tested?

Testing IgE alone gives only half-reliable results. The evidence shows there are significant improvements when choosing an elimination diet that is based on a combination of IgE and IgG results, compared with IgE alone.

How long should a food elimination trial take?

The recommended length of a food elimination trial is 6–8 weeks.

Can different ingredients be cross-reactive?

There is evidence to show that some proteins in common food allergens can be cross-reactive. If beef does not seem to be a suitable ingredient for an elimination diet, then bison, venison, lamb and/or milk may also not be suitable. This also applies to chicken meat and that of other birds and/or egg.

What volume of serum do I need to send?

1.5 ml of serum.

How long does it take for results to be ready?

Results are available 2 days after arriving at our laboratory.

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