{"product_id":"allergy-check","title":"PHARMA Southern Africa ALLERGY-CHECK® | ALLERGY-CHECK® — at-Home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePharma Southern Africa ALLERGY-CHECK® — at-Home Allergy TEST Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElevated levels of circulating immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies serve as key physiological indicators of type I hypersensitivity reactions to common environmental and dietary allergens. The ALLERGY-CHECK® rapid diagnostic assay utilizes a highly specific lateral flow immunochromatographic method to qualitatively detect elevated IgE levels from a small capillary whole blood sample. By identifying systemic IgE concentrations that exceed standard physiological thresholds, this diagnostic tool assists in differentiating atopic allergic manifestations from viral or bacterial infections. This home-use kit delivers clinically reliable results within ten minutes, enabling individuals to initiate informed consultations with healthcare professionals for targeted therapeutic management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndividuals with allergic sensitivity to various substances such as pollens, animal hairs or feathers, or some foods, have abnormally high levels of IgE (immunoglobulin E) antibodies. That sensitivity can be developed in different moments of life, but can affect children, teenagers, and adults. The main allergy symptoms are redness on the skin, rash, lacrimation, repetitive sneezing, and oedema. Those symptoms can be mixed up with usual signs of viral and bacterial infections such as flu, cold, and bacterial sore throat. That is why it is important to CHECK® if the IgE level is abnormally high in those cases or in subjects having family history of allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough determining an immunoglobulin E level higher than the average, the doctor can direct to a more specific search for substances causing allergic manifestations, and can define a therapy adapted to the patient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith ALLERGY-CHECK® by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/7dewix98pijo82eb-20910197.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/vendors?q=PHARMA%20Southern%20Africa\" title=\"PHARMA Southern Africa\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/7dewix98pijo82eb-20910197.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/vendors?q=PHARMA%20Southern%20Africa\"\u003ePHARMA Southern Africa\u003c\/a\u003e you can assess IgE levels in blood and detect any allergy sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen Should the TEST Be Performed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eALLERGY-CHECK® should be performed in the case of symptoms that can be associated with the allergy, such as rashes and redness on the skin, lacrimation or repetitive sneezing in presence of dust or in contact with animals (dog, cat, etc.), or appearance of oedema after ingesting particular food.\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 the IgE (Immunoglobulin E) antibodies level in blood is higher than the norm and that you should consult a doctor showing him the test result. Then, the doctor will decide whether additional analysis should be performed or will recommend you to consult an allergist.\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 data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\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 hands 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 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean the end of the middle finger or ring finger with the alcohol swab. \u003c\/span\u003eRub 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe tip will automatically retract into the body 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:\u003cbr\u003eHold 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 10 minutes. Do not interpret after 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/0197\/files\/ALLERGY-CHECK_LEAFLET.pdf?v=1719394096\" rel=\"noopener\" 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 ALLERGY-CHECK® | ALLERGY-CHECK® — at-Home\",\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"description\": \"Allergy Test Kit: ALLERGY-CHECK® rapidly assesses IgE antibody levels in blood, detecting potential allergy sensitivity from common allergens at home for early identification.\",\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"brand\": {\u003cbr \/\u003e    \"@type\": \"Brand\",\u003cbr \/\u003e    \"name\": \"PHARMA Southern Africa\"\u003cbr \/\u003e  },\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"image\": \"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/0197\/files\/ALLERGY-CHECK.jpg?v=1718266648\",\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"sku\": \"PSAALLEGCHECK\",\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"offers\": {\u003cbr \/\u003e    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\u003cbr \/\u003e    \"priceCurrency\": \"ZAR\",\u003cbr \/\u003e    \"price\": \"120.00\",\u003cbr \/\u003e    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\u003cbr \/\u003e  }\u003cbr \/\u003e}\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"PHARMA Southern Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51556292985147,"sku":"PSAALLEGCHECK","price":240.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3480\/8379\/files\/ALLERGY-CHECK.jpg?v=1786562134","url":"https:\/\/gunmansa.co.za\/hi\/products\/allergy-check","provider":"GUNMANSA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}