Environmental (Dogs/Cats/Horses)
Environmental tests for the detection of indoor and outdoor allergens i.e. tree,
weed and grass pollens, fleas and mites etc. Environmental allergies (atopy) are
IgE mediated reactions. The clinical signs of these allergies are pruritic such
as scratching, chewing, licking etc resulting in skin disease, hair loss, chronic
ear infections and respiratory problems.
Food (Dogs/Cats/Horses)
Food tests for the detection of allergy/intolerance to the main ingredients in
a pets diet - beef, wheat, milk, rice etc. The IgE and IgG serological tests reduce
the time and discipline required to conduct a lengthy elimination/provocation
test by pinpointing the offending foods to select the appropriate hypoallergenic
diet at the start.
Malassezia (Dogs)
Malassezia is a type of common yeast organism found on dogs skin. Certain factors
can cause the yeast to multiply and become pathogenic resulting in skin problems
for the dog. The SENSITEST® Malassezia test detects circulating IgE and IgG antibodies to malassezia
in canine serum.
Sarcoptes (Dogs)
Sarcoptes is a common transmissible disease affecting dogs. These parasitic mites
induce severe allergic reactions in dogs. The SENSITEST® Sarcoptes test detects circulating IgG antibodies to sarcoptes mite (mange)
in canine serum.
Staphylococcus (Dogs)
Staphylococcus is a bacterial infection affecting dogs. In cases of recurrent
pyoderma it is especially important to assess the role of staphylococcus infections
in the work up of allergy. Developed in conjunction with Edinburgh University,
the SENSITEST® Staphylococcus test detects circulating IgE and IgG antibodies to Staphylococcus
in canine serum.
Culicoides (Horses)
Culicoides is a real problem for horses especially when they have just been turned
out for the summer. This test is included in our standalone SENSITEST® Equine Insects and Mites panel.
Contact SENSITEST® on 0800 8494 550 for more information
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