Rabbit (epithelium), e82

Cavies porcellus are domesticated guinea pigs belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. These species have a stocky body, without a tail, graceful short limbs, rounded hairless auricles.
For many decades, guinea pigs have been used as pets and laboratory animals all over the world.
Guinea pig urine, saliva, dust, dandruff and fur are more intense extracts compared to the whole skin, defecation and serum. Because the size of airborne particles derived from guinea pig urine and dander is very small, they can easily enter the lower respiratory tract and cause allergic symptoms.

Allergic sensitization and reactions to guinea pig allergies are often noted in individuals, especially those who work with laboratory animals, which mainly leads to allergic rhinitis, asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis. Among all allergens, Cav p 2 and 3 are considered the main allergens (IgE prevalence: 65% and 54%), which work as potential biomarkers of allergy in guinea pigs. No cross-reactivity has been found in the literature between the main allergens of guinea pigs (Cav p 2 and 3) and extracts of cats, dogs and hamsters; whereas cross-reactivity has been reported between the minor allergen Cav p 4 and allergens of dogs, cats and horses. 

The determination of specific IgE in human blood to - Guinea pig (epithelium), e6, 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