{"product_id":"allergy-test-kit-tests-for-allergies-ige-to-dog-and-cat-hair-pollens-and-hay-feve","title":"Allergy Test Kit - Tests for Allergies (IgE) to Dog and Cat Hair, Pollens and Hay Feve","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAllergy Test Kit - Tests for Allergies (IgE) to Dog and Cat Hair, Pollens and Hay Feve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"b\"\u003eWhat is an allergy?An allergy is the response of the body's immune system to a\nnormally harmless substance, such as animal hairs, pollen, food, or house dust\nmite. The body has an automatic reaction to what it sees as a threat, and\nwhile in most people these substances pose no problem, in those with allergies\nthe immune system identifies them as a threat and produces an inappropriate\nresponse to them. Allergies are classified into IgE mediated and non-IgE\nmediated allergies. In IgE mediated allergies the immune system then begins to\nproduce begins to produce a class of antibodies known as IgE, specific for\nthat particular allergen, which will later alert the fighting cells (mast\ncells and basophils) within the immune system every time that this substance\nis encountered. The mast cells bind with the IgE antibodies so that they can\nidentify the allergen next time it comes into contact with the body. This is\ncalled sensitisation, and at this stage there are no physical symptoms of an\nallergy. Mast cells are present in all the tissue that is in contact with the\nexternal environment, such as the skin, nose, eyes, mouth, throat, stomach and\ngut. The next time that the same allergen is encountered the mast cells\nidentify it as an intruder and produce histamine and other chemicals. It is\nthe release of the histamine and other chemicals and their effect on the body\nthat cause allergic symptoms. An allergy can therefore cause anything from a\nrunny nose, or itchy eyes and mouth, to skin rash and gastrointestinal\nsymptoms such as abdominal discomfort (tummy ache’) and vomiting. Severe\nallergies can cause breathing problems or a drop in blood pressure. Severe\nallergic reactions are also known as anaphylaxis, and can be life-\nthreatening.Why do I need this Allergy test?This test will identify if there\nis an abnormally high level of IgE antibodies in the blood that will confirm\nif an allergy is present.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eIndividuals 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)\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eAssess your own IgE levels in blood and detect any allergy sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eVery accurate--has been used for more than 10 years by professionals in the field (hospitals, laboratories)\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eQuick and is very easy to use with results in 10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eCE Certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Prima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40630384328773,"sku":"uk-B08TMTLSQX","price":144.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/4174\/8293\/files\/uk-B08TMTLSQX.jpg?v=1693812985","url":"https:\/\/beesactive.com\/products\/allergy-test-kit-tests-for-allergies-ige-to-dog-and-cat-hair-pollens-and-hay-feve","provider":"BeesActive Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}