Allergy Complete - 295 allergens tested

What is an allergy?

An allergy refers to an immune system reaction that is often misguided. The term “allergy” combines the Greek words for “unknown” and “reaction.” During an allergic reaction, harmless substances such as pollen or mite particles trigger the immune system, leading to symptoms like itchy eyes, rhinitis, or, in rare cases, life-threatening reactions. The development of immediate type allergies is primarily influenced by antibodies of the IgE class, which mistakenly target harmless substances. This allergy test measures elevated levels of IgE, which are associated with Type I allergies.

Which allergens are tested?

The test covers a wide range of allergens, including grass pollens, molds, yeasts, plant and animal-based foods, insects and venom, pets and animals, and other common allergens like latex. A detailed list of the allergens can be found in the table below:

• Grass Pollens: Bahia grass, Bermuda grass, Common reed, Perennial ryegrass, Rye, Timothy grass
• Molds & Yeasts: Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus fumigatus, Baker’s yeast, Cladosporium herbarum, Malassezia sympodialis, Penicilium chrysogenum
• Fruit: Apple, Banana, Blueberry, Cherry, Fig, Grape, Kiwi, Mango, Melon, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Strawberry
• Egg: Egg white, Egg yolk
• Milk: Camel’s milk, Cow’s milk, Goat’s milk, Mare’s milk, Sheep’s milk
• Tree Pollens: Acacia, Alder, Arizona cypress, Ash, Beech pollen, Cottonwood, Cypress, Date Palm, Elm, Hazel, London plane tree, Mountain cedar, Mulberry tree, Olive, Paper mulberry, Silver birch, Sugi pollen, Tree of heaven, Walnut, Weeping fig
• Insects & Venoms: American Cockroach, Bee, Common wasp venom, Fire Ant, German Cockroach, Honey bee venom, Long-headed wasp venom, Paper wasp venom
• Legumes & Nuts: Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Chickpea, Hazel nut, Lentil, Macadamia, Pea, Peanut, Pecan, Pistachio, Soy, Walnut, White bean
• Fish & Seafood: Anisakis simplex, Atlantic cod, Atlantic herring, Atlantic mackerel, Black tiger shrimp, Brown shrimp, Carp, Common mussel, Crab, Lobster, Northern prawn, Oyster, Salmon, Scallop, Shrimp mix, Squid, Swordfish, Thornback ray, Tuna, Venus clam
• Weed Pollens: Annual mercury pollen, Cannabis (CBD), Hemp, Lamb’s quarter, Mugwort, Nettle, Pigweed, Ragweed, Ribwort, Russian thistle, Wall pellitory
• Pets & Animals: Cat, Cattle, Djungarian hamster, Dog, Goat, Guinea pig, Horse, Mouse, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep
• Spices: Anise, Caraway, Mustard, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley
• Meat: Beef, Chicken, Horse, House cricket, Lamb, Mealworm, Migratory locust, Pork, Rabbit, Turkey
• Mites: Acarus siro, American house dust mite, Blomia tropicalis, European house dust mite, Glycyphagus domesticus, Lepidoglyphus destructor, Tyrophagus putrescentiae
• Cereals & Seeds: Barley, Buckwheat, Corn flour, Corn, cereal, Cultivated rye, Fenugreek seed, Lupine seed, Millet, Oat, Poppy seed, Pumpkin seed, Quinoa, Rice, Sesame, Spelt, Sunflower seed, Wheat flour
• Vegetables: Avocado, Carrot, Celery, Garlic, Onion, Potato, Tomato
• Other: CCD, Ficus & Hops, Latex, Pigeon tick

What will be tested?

The test employs an ELISA-based IgE multiplex method to analyze 295 allergens using only a finger prick blood sample. It includes 117 extracts and 178 molecular allergens, including 50+ unique molecular allergens. The test also measures Total IgE levels. It aims to identify and provide insights into various allergy-related conditions.

Allergies (1 Biomarkers)

Allergies affect millions of people every year, and many individuals underestimate the severity of their allergies, leading to further complications. Testing can significantly contribute to understanding how your body reacts to allergens. Approximately one in four people in the general population are affected by allergies. Immediate type allergies heavily involve IgE antibodies in their development.