{"product_id":"gluten-alarm","title":"PHARMA Southern Africa GLUTEN ALARM® | GLUTEN ALARM®","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePharma Southern Africa Gluten Alarm® — Celiac Disease Screening\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PHARMA Southern Africa Gluten Alarm® is a rapid, highly specific immunological assay designed for the qualitative detection of anti-tissue transglutaminase (anti-tTG) IgA antibodies in capillary whole blood. Operating as a reliable first-line diagnostic screening tool, this test assists in the clinical assessment of celiac disease, an autoimmune enteropathy triggered by gluten ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals. By utilizing a simple finger-prick blood sample, the test detects crucial serological markers of gluten-induced mucosal inflammation within fifteen minutes. This rapid screening mechanism facilitates early clinical detection, helping patients seek timely professional diagnosis and manage their dietary health effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeliac disease is a long-term autoimmune disorder affecting the small intestine that can occur in genetically predisposed people. It is caused by intolerance to the ingestion of gluten which are various proteins found in wheat, barley and rye. It is estimated to affect 1% people worldwide. Typical symptoms include chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, gas, weight loss but also anaemia, osteoporosis, extreme fatigue and even delayed growth in case children are affected. Currently, the only treatment for Celiac disease, after being diagnosed, is a strict lifelong gluten-free diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrently, highly effective whole blood tests are the first line screening method to detect the Celiac disease. They are mainly based on the detection of anti-tissue transglutaminase (t-TG) IgA type antibodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGLUTEN’ ALARM® \u003cspan\u003eby \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/7dewix98pijo82eb-20910197.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/vendors?q=PHARMA%20Southern%20Africa\" title=\"PHARMA Southern Africa\"\u003ePHARMA Southern Africa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a highly specific immunological rapid test for the detection of anti t-TG IgA type antibodies in finger prick whole blood samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePlease Note This is Not a Gluten Intolerance TEST.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen Should the TEST Be Performed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGLUTEN’ ALARM® should be performed in case of gluten intolerance symptoms or in the case members of the family are already showing this problem. This disease is indeed occurring in genetically predisposed individuals. The test should be performed while being on regular diet (not gluten free diet) to make the result valid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWHAT Do I Have to Do If the Result is Positive?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the result is positive, it means that anti-t-TG IgA type antibodies are present in blood and that you should consult a doctor to show the test results. Then, the doctor will decide whether additional investigation should be performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIncluded in KIT\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sealed aluminum pouch containing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 test device, 1 plastic pipette and 1 desiccant bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 sterile lancet for blood sampling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 dropper bottle containing 1 mL of diluent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 instruction leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 alcohol pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to USE\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTesting procedure always starts with a good preparation. Place the content of the box on a clean, dry and flat surface (e.g. table). Then the testing follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWash your hands thoroughly. Use soap and warm water. Dry your hand with clean towel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrepare the test device and the pipette. Take them out from the protective pouch (tear at the notch) and place them in the reach of your hands (you will need them later). Discard the desiccant bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrepare the lancet. Hold the lancet without touching the trigger button. Unlock the lancet cap twisting it off 1⁄4 turn until you feel it separates from the lancet and then continue twisting it (2-3 rotations). Don’t pull just twist and discard the cap when finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eClean the end of the middle finger or ring finger with the alcohol pad. Rub the  chosen finger towards the tip for 10 to 15 seconds to enhance the blood flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePress platform firmly against the lateral side of the previously cleaned finger, and press the release trigger button. The tip will automatically retract into the\u003cbr\u003ebody of the device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRub the finger’s end to obtain enough whole blood sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWithout pressing the bulb, put in contact the plastic pipette with the blood sample. The blood migrates into the pipette through capillarity to the line indicated on the pipette. You may rub again your finger to obtain more blood if the line is not reached. As far as possible, avoid air bubbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePut the blood collected with the pipette into the sample well of the device, by pressing on the pipette bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWait 30-40 sec for the blood being totally absorbed into the sample well. Unscrew the blue cap of the diluent dropper bottle (leave the white cap tightly screwed) and add the diluent as follows: Hold the diluent dropper bottle vertically and slowly add exactly 4 drops in the sample well of the device with an interval of 2-3 seconds between each drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRead the result after 15 minutes. Do not interpret after 20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/0197\/files\/GLUTEN_ALARM_LEAFLET.pdf?v=1719394380\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to view the patient information leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e{\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"@type\": \"Product\",\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"name\": \"PHARMA Southern Africa GLUTEN ALARM® | GLUTEN ALARM®\",\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"description\": \"Celiac disease screening: GLUTEN ALARM® detects anti-tTG IgA antibodies in whole blood for highly specific identification of Celiac disease markers. 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