Diather Imutest Allergy Egg is a home, cassette test for the detection of specific IgE antibodies directed against egg allergens . The test allows the detection of specific proteins in the blood taken from a finger prick : ovomucoid, ovalbumin, ovotransferrin and lysozyme, which are among the allergenic fractions of egg white.

What are the symptoms of an egg white allergy?

An egg allergy occurs when the body's immune system reacts to the proteins contained in eggs, resulting in an abnormal immune response. The reaction is individual and its typical symptoms include:

• diarrhea,
• stomach ache,
• hives,
• worsening of eczema,
• breathing problems and asthma
• allergic shock.

Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies in young children. Some people react very strongly to even extremely small amounts of egg white. Egg allergy is more common in children than in adults. Most people outgrow this allergy, but some people still have strong reactions to eggs in adulthood. Food allergies, including egg allergies, are treated by eliminating food intolerances from the diet.

Diather's Imutest Allergy Egg is a simple, safe and accurate way to detect high levels of antibodies in the blood called immunoglobulin E (IgE) and confirm whether emerging allergy symptoms are related to eating a specific type of egg-containing food product or egg. derivatives. A high level of specific IgE antibodies is associated with an increased susceptibility to allergies, e.g. A small blood sample is taken in a hygienic and painless way, and the test result is obtained within 30 minutes of starting the test. The results obtained with the Diather brand test are comparable to those obtained by professional diagnostic methods (ImmunoCAP).

The Imutest Allergy Egg Diather test can be performed at any time of the year, and allergy symptoms must not be present during the test. In addition, before using the medical device, there is no need to discontinue any medications, including antiallergic ones. The test can be used in patients of all ages , including small children . Imutest Allergy Egg provides quick results from a small blood sample from a fingertip or heel prick, which is especially recommended when testing small children.