We put this playbook together to help you navigate the who, why and how to test to support a respiratory allergy diagnosis – from symptoms to test codes and interpretation guides.
The right test at the right time for the right patient in food allergy
Watch Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Session at the 2024 EAACI Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis meeting in Athens. Chaired by Prof. Ronald van Ree, Dr Olga Luengo and Dr. Stefania Arasi discuss the quantification relevance for choosing the right test in allergy diagnosis, how to follow-up in diagnostics to optimize patient management, and the usefulness and limitations of multiplex tests.
Global Allergy Summit Uppsala, 2024: Furry animal allergy
Dr. Ann-Marie Schoos, Denmark, investigates the diagnostic and clinical challenges in furry animal allergy, on the findings of the COPSAC studies (Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood).
Global Allergy Summit Uppsala, 2024: Serum tryptase from a lab perspective
Dr. Joana Vitte, France, lectures on the various mast-cell related conditions in which Serum tryptase analysis is indicated, and on the technical characteristics of tryptase determination.
Global Allergy Summit Uppsala, 2024: Alpha-Gal and meat allergy
Dr. Marianne van Hage, Sweden, discusses the clinical spectrum of red meat allergy, and the up-to-date diagnosis and management setup of the alpha-gal syndrome.
Global Allergy Summit Uppsala, 2024: Pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS)
Dr. Olga Luengo, Spain, is providing details on the molecular basis of PFAS, as well as on established allergens playing a crucial role in its development, and which new protein families need to be considered.
Global Allergy Summit Uppsala, 2024: Follow-up testing in food allergy
Dr. Motohiro Ebisawa, Japan, explains the potential benefit of follow-up testing in food allergy, and how changes in IgE levels of food allergy patients under oral immunotherapy with Egg, milk and wheat can influence clinical management.
Dr. Lene Heise Garvey, Denmark, updates on diagnosis and management of drug allergies with focus on perioperative immediate hypersensitivity reactions.
Global Allergy Summit Uppsala, 2024: Venom allergy & anaphylaxis
Dr. Markus Ollert, Luxembourg, gives an update on why precision diagnostics is needed, and what will be crucial in the future to diagnose and manage insect venom allergies.
Global Allergy Summit Uppsala, 2024: Pollen allergy in the United States
Dr. André Valcour, USA, provides insights into pollen allergy in the US, and how historical laboratory “big data” on sensitization is used to define the best test offerings.
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ImmunoCAP Specific IgE Wheat Components Compendium
ImmunoCAP menu offers one whole allergen wheat extract test and three allergen component tests. These tests help assess risk for severe reaction and may improve patient management by facilitating tailored avoidance recommendations
Authors: Barbara P. Yawn, MD, MSc, FAAFP; Christine W. Wagner, APRN, MSN, AE-C; Allan Luskin, MD; Len Fromer, MD, FAAFP; Randall Brown, MD, MPH; Andrew Liu, MD; AE-C; Michael D. Cabana, MD, MPH; Ivor
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Eosinophil-Derived Neurotoxin scientific backgrounder. In this document it is explained all the information regarding EDN and its relation to diseases in children and adults.
Learn more about how ImmunoCAP Tryptase can help support the clinical assessment of insect venom allergy, need fort therapy and guide venom immunotherapy (VIT) treatment.
Integration of in vitro test results for aid in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic patients
Learn about the concept of ratio calculation in the context of allergology, how ratios help to identify allergens underlying clinical manifestations, and how to implement it in diagnostic algorithms.
The ImmunoCAP ISAC assay is the clinically proven solution for investigating puzzling allergies. Clinically relevant, clinically validated and clinically proven test covering 112 allergen components.
Easy and fast sample extraction without centrifugation. To be used with EliA™ Calprotectin 2 test to measure calprotectin in human stool as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of IBD.
Determination of Autoantibody isotypes in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Publication on the performance of different isotypes of established and novel serologic marker in Rheumatoid Arthritis referred to in poster “1664
Multi-variate approach including serology..."
ImmunoCAP Rapid is a quick and user-friendly point-of-care test that provides results in 20 minutes. The test supports you in the decision to rule in or rule out allergy.
Up to 90% children and 60% adults with asthma have underlying allergies. Don’t miss out on this connection in your patients, recapture it with ImmunoCAP.
ImmunoCAP Specific IgE Sesame Seed Allergen Component Interpretation guide
Testing with whole allergen and allergen components provides additional information that can help diagnose allergy more precisely, allowing for a more comprehensive management plan.
Check out our guide for testing allergic hypersensitivity - an adverse exaggerated immune reaction to a protein (or allergen) in our environment, normally harmless to the non-allergic person.
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Learn more about EliA tests available to aid rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. Combining ACPA/ anti-CCP, RF IgM and RF IgA testing to increase diagnostic confidence in early RA patients.
This brochure is intended to be given to patients that have been tested with ImmunoCAP Rapid. It provides background information on every allergen tested, and tips on how to avoid them.
ImmunoCAP Specific IgE Wheat Components Interpretation guide
Testing with whole allergen and allergen components provides additional information that can help diagnose allergy more precisely, allowing for a more comprehensive management plan.
Discover fully automated test designed for identifying samples that contain DFS70 antibodies. Testing for anti-DFS70 can aid in clinical decision making.
Phadia™s Workflow Analysis program provides an evaluation of the current state of diagnostic testing within the laboratory using observations, quantitative measurements, qualitative interviews, and data analysis.
Watch the full recording of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s symposium at EAACI 2024. Prof Graham Roberts interviews Prof Ania Nowak-Wegrzyn and Prof Joana Vitte on their insights on food allergy diagnostics. The questions are highlighting EAACI guideline recommendations, allergy testing using whole allergens, allergen components and tryptase in difficult cases as well as discussions on low levels, decision points and future gazing for new allergen components around the corner.
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Phénotypes de l’allergie alimentaire : ce que nous apprend l’allergologie moléculaire
Au cours de cette session, le Docteur Guillaume Lezmi vous aidera à comprendre : le lien entre phénotypes de l’allergie alimentaire et sensibilisations allergéniques moléculaires l’intérêt en pratique d’évaluer les sensibilisations multiples pour prédire le risque clinique.
Actualités en allergologie moléculaire : 3000 espèces de poissons… et combien d’allergènes ?
Le Docteur Martine Morisset présentera une synthèse des connaissances actuelles sur les allergènes de poisson, pour répondre de façon très pratique à vos questions et vous guider dans le bon usage des tests d’IgE spécifiques
Guida rapida all'utilizzo dei test delle IgE specifiche ImmunoCAP
Ottieni un quadro più completo dei sospetti sintomi allergici dei pazienti. Scopri come selezionare, utilizzare ed interpretare con sicurezza i test ematici delle IgE specifiche ImmunoCAP™ per ottenere un quadro più completo.
Guía rápida para el uso de la prueba de IgE específica ImmunoCAP
Obtenga una imagen completa de los desencadenantes de alergia de sus pacientes. Vea cómo solicitar, interpretar y aplicar con confianza los análisis de sangre de IgE específica ImmunoCAP para obtener una imagen completa.
Kurzanleitung zum Einsatz von ImmunoCAP spezifischen IgE-Tests
Machen Sie sich ein umfassendes Bild von den Allergieauslösern Ihrer Patienten. Erfahren Sie, wie Sie ImmunoCAP Bluttests auf spezifisches IgE sicher anfordern, interpretieren und anwenden können, um ein vollständiges Bild zu erhalten.
Educational webinar. Prof. Xavier Bossuyt discusses the challenges in autoimmune serology testing and introduces likelihood ratios as a tool to overcome these challenges. The webinar covers fundamental concepts of likelihood ratios and provides guidance on implementing LR reporting in clinical practice.
Allergic rhinitis: how to identify the primary sensitisation
David presented to his GP with rhinorrhoea, nasal congestion, itching, and sneezing. Find out how the primary sensitisation was identified with the aid of a simple blood test.
Allergic rhinitis: from nasal symptoms to accurate diagnosis
Natasha presented to her GP with nasal congestion, itching, and discharge. Find out how an accurate diagnosis of allergic rhinitis was reached, including allergen sensitisations.
Baked milk: Identifying patients who can tolerate baked milk
Elizabeth is allergic to milk, but may now be able to eat foods containing baked milk without an allergic reaction. See how allergen sensitization testing can help her get answers.
Unpeeled Fruit: Improve risk assessment by testing with allergen components
Maria was rushed to the emergency room after eating an unpeeled apple. See how testing with allergen components can help determine her risk of a severe reaction in the future.
Two teens with a birch pollen allergy visit their healthcare provider after experiencing oral symptoms when eating apples and rhinitis during spring. See what's revealed after testing.
Pollen allergy: Choosing the right pollen for SIT therapy
Two men suffer from recurrent, severe rhino-conjunctivitis in early spring. Their healthcare provider decides to test using grass and birch pollen components before considering SIT.
Soy allergy nuance: Differentiating between a clinical soy allergy and a pollen-related soy allergy
Two kids have a history of birch and soy allergy, both visit their healthcare professional after experiencing rhinitis during pollen season and dry skin. New test results reveal more to their stories.
Celiac disease case study: benefits of an early diagnosis
Clara's gymnastics training was disrupted by troubling symptoms. Find out how an accurate diagnosis of celiac disease was reached, and whether Clara was able to continue her gymnastics career.
Celiac disease versus IBS: is it really such a clinical conundrum?
Gemma suffered with suspected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for over a decade before being diagnosed with celiac disease. Find out how to avoid delayed diagnoses by reading the case study.
Outgrowing egg allergy: Identifying a patient whose egg allergy is resolving
Jill’s parents removed egg from her diet without ever having her tested. See how specific IgE testing may help determine if she can now tolerate egg.
Components and OAS: Diagnosis supported by molecular allergology increases the probability of appropriate SIT treatment
Paul has a history of rhino-conjunctivitis, episodes of asthma, and oral allergy syndrome when eating some fruits and vegetables. Will testing using grass pollen components lead to answers?
Pollen Allergy: Identifying the primary sensitization to increase the probability of successful SIT outcome
Two adults visit their healthcare provider for additional insight into their pollen allergies. Tests using grass pollen components helped lead to appropriate management plans.
Hazelnut and Cross-Reactivity: Help patients understand their hazelnut allergy and symptoms due to cross-reactivity
After eating a bowl of cereal, 8-year-old Sophie was covered in large hives. Discover how allergen sensitization testing helped discover the cause of her reaction.
Hazelnuts and OAS: Testing with allergen components helps aid in dietary management of hazelnut allergic patients
A boy with a history of rhino-conjunctivitis visits his healthcare provider after developing oral symptoms, and urticaria after eating a piece of cake. Testing using components helps reveal more.
Outgrowing milk allergy: Identifying a patient whose milk allergy is resolving
A girl with a history of milk allergy visits her provider after accidentally eating ice cream. A test using milk components could reveal more to her story.
Outgrowing Egg Allergy: Tracking the development of egg tolerance over time
Charlie was diagnosed with an egg allergy as an infant, but recently ate egg without having a reaction. See how specific IgE testing may help determine if he can now tolerate egg.
Persistent egg allergy: Evaluate and enforce the risk
Thomas has suffered severe reactions due to an egg allergy several times. Find out how allergen sensitization testing can help him take his allergy seriously.
Peach and Birch Pollen: Testing with allergen components enables risk assessment and helps to explain symptoms due to cross-reactivity
A girl with a history of seasonal rhino-conjunctivitis and oral itching when eating peaches goes to see her healthcare provider. Read how testing using peach and birch allergen components helped.
Peanut allergy and cross-reactivity: Differentiating between symptoms caused by clinical peanut allergy and symptoms caused by cross-reactivity
Caroline and Emma were both diagnosed with peanut allergy. Find out how allergen sensitization testing can show if either of them runs an increased risk of severe reaction to peanuts.
Soy allergy: Using components to get the full picture
A boy with a peanut and birch allergy visits his healthcare provider after experiencing symptoms after eating food that contains soy products. Read how a test using soy components helped.
Peanut components: When it comes to peanut allergy, precision and proteins matter
After a reaction, Tim’s parents removed peanut from his diet without having him tested. Find out how specific IgE testing can show if he has a clinical peanut allergy.
Red meat allergy: Understanding the diagnosis of an alpha-Gal induced red meat allergy
A woman with no history of allergy visits her healthcare provider after experiencing generalized urticaria and anaphylaxis. A test for alpha-Gal mediated meat allergy could lead to answers.
Systemic reactions: Testing can help find the underlying cause
A boy with a birch allergy visits his healthcare provider following a systemic reaction after eating a shrimp salad, glass of soy milk and was exercising beforehand. Read how testing helped.
Cow’s milk allergy diagnosis: a step-by-step guide
Read an evidence-based guide to the diagnosis of cow’s milk allergy and learn about the roles of laboratory tests, elimination diets, and oral food challenges.
Read an evidence-based guide to the diagnosis of egg allergy and learn about the roles of laboratory tests, elimination diets, and oral food challenges.
How can primary care improve the diagnosis of alpha-Gal syndrome?
Alpha-Gal syndrome, triggered by tick bites, causes red meat allergy. Underdiagnosis is common, but awareness and specific IgE blood tests aid diagnosis.
How to optimize cow’s milk and egg allergy diagnosis in primary care
In primary care, managing cow’s milk and egg allergies effectively can be a challenge. Find out more about ImmunoCAP allergy solutions in food allergy.
Can primary care help enhance food allergy diagnosis?
Manage your patient’s allergies by leveraging ImmunoCAP Specific IgE blood tests to aid their allergy diagnosis.
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