Allergens Testing Articles & Analysis
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In 2018, HYCOR introduced the NOVEOS system with a revolutionary 4μL sample size that effectively eliminated common interferences (CCD and biotin) present in other mainstream allergy diagnostic systems. In 2021, HYCOR has now added to that groundbreaking step forward by introducing the NOVEOS Screen Inhalant mix that makes use molecular allergology to improve clinical strategies for patient ...
Despite being defined more than 100 years ago; atmospheric molds have remained undervalued as an important aeroallergen in allergy testing. Of the estimated number of more than 1 million different fungal species, approximately 80 species have been linked with respiratory allergy. However, epidemiologic studies have suggested that the prevalence of allergies to molds is less than 3% in an allergic ...
Creative BioMart, an internationally recognized leading supplier of recombinant proteins, recently established a novel sub-brand “Creative BioMart Recombinant Allergen” that focuses on allergen-related study. Allergy is a common hypersensitivity disease in the world. It can be treated by allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT). Natural allergen extracts do not meet the regulatory ...
Creative BioMart Cosmetic Ingredients, a sub-brand of Creative BioMart that is specialized in cosmetic active ingredients, raw materials, and functional ingredients products and related services for making makeup, conditioner, lotion, etc., now provides cost effective cosmetic testing programs to meet its customers’ needs to make sure their products meet the FDA requirements. The wide ...
ImmunoCAP Specific IgE alpha-Gal Allergen Component test has been cleared by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for in vitro diagnostic use. Test results can aid specialists and other healthcare providers as they diagnose a patient's sensitization to the alpha-Gal carbohydrate found in mammalian (red) meat and assess his or her risk for an anaphylactic reaction. According to the ...
ImmunoCAP Specific IgE Stinging Insect Allergen Components have been cleared by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for in vitro diagnostic use. Results from these component tests can act as a diagnostic aid to help specialists and other healthcare providers discriminate between true sensitization and cross reactivity, identify culprit insect(s) in patients with inconclusive patient ...
Employees that go to work or tenants that arrive home, and develop allergy symptoms that improve or go away once they leave the building, could very likely be having an allergic reaction to indoor environmental allergens. In many circumstances when this occurs, the facility manager of the building will be contacted to investigate the complaint and resolve the problem. In a typical indoor ...
For people who suffer from allergies, a visit to their doctor’s office for a consultation and treatment options is a common occurrence. People often look for medical treatment that can alleviate their allergy symptoms without considering what allergens may be causing their condition in the first place. While there are many allergens that can be found in the outdoor environment, there ...
For the millions of Americans with respiratory allergies, asthma or COPD, their home or office can sometimes be the source of allergens that can trigger or aggravate their condition. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, nasal allergies are estimated to affect close to 50 million people in the United States. Allergic rhinitis alone results in more than 13.4 ...
For most people, the majority of their time is spent at home and at their place of business. For those with allergies, both of these indoor environments can often be a source of allergens that cause or aggravate their condition. Millions of people have respiratory allergies, asthma or COPD. Exposure to common indoor allergens such as mold, dust mites, latex, pollen, pets, rodents and cockroaches ...
The warm and humid conditions in many parts of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean make for an ideal environment for dust mites. One of the most common causes of allergies to house dust is due to the presence of these tiny eight-legged creatures that are typically too small to see with the naked eye. Many homes and buildings have dust mites and a single gram of dust may have hundreds or more in ...
Most years, the cold and flu season starts in late fall and runs through mid-spring. Although a person can catch a common at any time of the year, the winter months are when medical professionals generally see the peak in the number of people coming down with a cold. However, that runny nose, sneezing and congestion could also be due to allergies instead of the common cold. Quite often it ...
For many people who suffer from allergies in Puerto Rico, a check of the allergy forecast on television or the internet is a frequent activity. While there are many common allergens that can be found in the natural outdoor environment, there are also many allergens that may be present indoors that can be resolved. It is not uncommon for some people to be allergic to more than one indoor ...
More than 50 million Americans reportedly suffer from allergies with approximately 80% of those affected by indoor or outdoor allergens. Some sufferers experience short-term seasonal allergies, while a growing number experience chronic, year-round allergic reactions. Indoor and outdoor allergies may produce nearly identical symptoms They may include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy eyes, ...
EMSL Analytical provides food allergen and pathogen testing services to keep the public safe. Cinnaminson, NJ, August 26th, 2010 In 2004 Congress passed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA). It applies to all foods whose labeling is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), both domestic and imported. The FDA regulates the labeling of all foods, ...