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Multiplex Allergy

8 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Allergy Testing Platform
November 17, 2023

8 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Allergy Testing Platform

1. What percentage of your IgE allergy testing panel consists of molecular allergens rather than allergen extracts? The ALEX2 IgE allergen panel consists of 117 extracts and 183 molecular allergens. This represents the largest panel of molecular allergens on the market, including 50+ unique molecular allergens. Because molecular allergens can be precisely replicated with very high purity, th...
Improving Food Elimination Diets with IgG Testing
April 21, 2023

Improving Food Elimination Diets with IgG Testing

Food sensitivity or food intolerance involves a non-allergic response to a food or food additive. In a recent on-line survey conducted in the U.S., 24% of adults aged 18 to 79 reported a food intolerance. While a food allergy is typically mediated by IgE antibodies, adverse reactions to food observed in patients with functional GI  disorders, such as IBS, may be due to a delayed immunological response involving Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies. Problem foods and food additives are believed to activate mast cells through the binding of IgG antibodies. Increased intestinal mast cell activation has been demonstrated in cases of IBD and IBS.

Understanding IgE Allergy Test Results
April 21, 2023

Understanding IgE Allergy Test Results

Cases of food and environmental allergies have been increasing over the last decade. While conservative estimates suggest IgE-mediated allergy affects 6-8% of children and 2-3% of adults, some estimates are as high as 30%.3, 2 Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include itching, hives, vomiting, diarrhea, and constricted breathing. A severe allergic reaction, termed anaphylaxis, ...
The Role of IgE and IgG in Allergy Testing
April 20, 2023

The Role of IgE and IgG in Allergy Testing

Cases of food and environmental allergies have been increasing over the last decade. While conservative estimates suggest IgE-mediated allergy affects 6-8% of children and 2-3% of adults, some estimates are as high as 30%.3, 2 Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include itching, hives, vomiting, diarrhea, and constricted breathing. A severe allergic reaction, termed anaphylaxis, ...
FOX Food Xplorer
April 12, 2023

FOX Food Xplorer

Simultaneous measurement of specific IgG (slgG) against 286 food antigens, including 13 different food groups.

-Test for common and novel foods
-Detect potential for IgG-mediated food intolerance
-Investigate adaptive food tolerance

ALEX² Allergy Xplorer
April 12, 2023

ALEX² Allergy Xplorer

Simultaneous measurement of total IgE (tlgE) and specific IgE (slgE) against 300 allergen extracts and molecular allergens.

-Explore potential sensitization to 300 allergens
-Test 50+ unique molecular allergens
-Obtain accurate results with automatic blocking of IgE antibodies with reactivity to cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants (CCDs)

 MADx Instrumentation
April 12, 2023

MADx Instrumentation

Our different MADx processing systems were built considering your needs. High
through-put, low through-put, a lot of lab space, or no space at all – we will make
sure that one of our systems is the perfect solution for your individual situation.

Multiplex Allergy Testing: A Three-Part Webinar Series
November 30, 2022

Multiplex Allergy Testing: A Three-Part Webinar Series

Want to learn more about multiplex allergy testing and the advantages of molecular allergens for screening? We offer a three-part, allergy webinar series with discussions from industry leaders. Start learning today and check out our on-demand webinars below. Feel free to share with colleagues or bookmark to watch at your own convenience!   Multiplex IgE Testing and Molecular Allerg...
Webinar On-Demand: The Value of IgG Testing for Food Tolerance and Intolerance
October 24, 2022

Webinar On-Demand: The Value of IgG Testing for Food Tolerance and Intolerance

Join Sandra Wieser, PhD, Product Manager at MacroArray Diagnostics for a discussion on the latest in food intolerance testing and the FOX Food Xplorer platform. This webinar will review the concept of multiplex IgG testing and discuss the application of IgG test results for the detection of potential food tolerance and/or intolerance.

Scientific Docs
May 6, 2022

Allergy Article Download

Cases of food and environmental allergies have been increasing over the last decade. While conservative estimates suggest IgE-mediated allergy affects 6-8% of children and 2-3% of adults, some estimates are as high as 30%.3, 2 Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include itching, hives, vomiting, diarrhea, and constricted breathing. A severe allergic reaction, termed anaphylaxis, can ...