Horse (dandruff), e3

"Allergies to horses can manifest themselves as allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, anaphylaxis and food allergies. A variety of expected and unexpected allergic reactions have been reported after contact with a horse allergen.

IgE sensitization occurs despite the absence of reports of exposure to horses, and the prevalence among people who have had direct contact with horses is high. Numerous allergens have been characterized, with at least 16 allergens isolated to date, and the main horse allergen is Equine c 1, lipocalin. The horse allergen seems to be as tenacious and problematic as the cat allergen, given its ability to transmit passively.

The determination of specific IgE in human blood to - Horse (dandruff), e3, shows the body's reaction to this allergen.

Research method: ImmunoCAP method (Immunofluorescence in the solid phase

Units of measurement: kU/l

Biomaterial for analysis: venous blood