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INTENDED
USE: PRINCIPLE OF THE TEST
An allergy, or allergic reaction, is the result of an individuals overactive immune system, reacting to usually harmless external substances. The substances that cause allergic reactions are known as allergens. The body interprets the specific allergen as a harmful invader and the immune system reacts by forming antibodies to attack it. Individual's with allergies produce a specific antibody types called Immunoglobulin E, or IgE. When allergens first contact the body of a person with allergies, allergen-specific IgE antibodies are produced. Each type of IgE has a specific interlock code for one type of allergen only. That is why some individuals are allergic to cats and grass pollen only (they have only the IgE antibodies specific to cat and grass pollen) and others seem to be allergic to everything. Therefore, a person with antibodies to a specific allergen is commonly referred to as being allergic to that allergen. When a person with allergies comes in contact with an allergen, his or her body will show symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as swelling of tissues, sneezing, wheezing, coughing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, and other reactions. Depending on the overall health of the individual and the presence of complicating health conditions like asthma, allergic reactions can range from mild discomfort to life threatening. Previous to development of the MyAllergyTest, determining an individual's allergies required costly visits to an Allergist, a physician specialized in allergic reactions. Procedures comprised multiple direct injections, often painful, of as many as thirty common allergens. Interpreting results required another follow up appointment with the Allergist. With the new MyAllergyTest done at home, whole blood is collected through a simple finger prick, and then sent directly to the laboratory for analysis and testing. Results are obtained using a unique key code number included with the kit in approximately 5-7 business days via the internet, Comprehensive test results are also sent by return mail.
TEST PROCEDURE
The MyAllergyTest test is very easy to perform in the privacy, confidentiality and convenience of the home. There are Five basic steps: The test sample identification form is filled out and unique key code identifier retained, A blood sample is collected through a simple finger prick using the virtually painless, spring loaded lancet, the sample blood is deposited into the provided collection tube, a copy of the completed form and sample tube are then placed in the pre-addressed mailer and sent to the laboratory. In approximately 3-5 days after laboratory receipt, results are obtained using the unique key code number through the laboratory website. A comprehensive analysis and report is also sent by return mail. Watch Video Allergy FAQ The MyAllergyTest is FDA approved and available for home or professional use in the following standard sales units. Each test kit is all inclusive and individually boxed with all the components required to perform one ten panel allergen test and laboratory analysis report. There are no additional costs beyond the kit purchase price and all laboratory processing fees are prepaid and included. Cost of the test may be reimbursable under certain insurance plans* however purchaser must handle this separately with their provider. Professional and reseller volume discounts apply to quantity purchases beyond the sale units listed. Contact Customer Service for volume quotations.
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