Alex 2 test - molecular diagnosis of allergic diseases

Alex 2 test - a panel of 295 allergens (178 molecules and 117 extracts).

The Alex 2 test is designed tosupport the clinical diagnosis of allergic diseases, in conjunction with clinical symptoms or diagnostic test results.

Test Alex 2 is a test for the diagnosis of allergic reactions to:

• tree pollen,
• grass and weed pollen,
• house dust mites,
• yeasts and molds,
• leguminous plants,
• vegetables,
• fruits,
• nuts,
• seeds,
• milk and eggs,
• fishes,
• fish and seafood parasites,
• meat,
• hymenopteran insects,
• cockroaches,
• domestic and farm animals,
• spices and others (e.g. latex),

What are allergic reactions?

Allergic reactions are abnormal reactions of the immune system, which recognizes harmless substances as threatening to the body. They are triggered by antibodies belonging to the IgE class of immunoglobulins. After exposure to specific allergens, the release of histamine and other IgE-mediated mediators from mast cells and basophils causes clinical symptoms such as asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, atopic eczema and gastrointestinal symptoms.

Molecular diagnosis of allergies

Molecular diagnosis of allergy is a method recommended by the Polish Society of Allergology and European and American societies.

Use of molecular (component) diagnostics in the management of a patient with allergic disease?

Component diagnostics is helpful in identifying food hypersensitivity and predicting the risk of anaphylaxis in an individual patient. It allows to create an individual allergic profile, including cross-reactions. The Alex test allows:

• to create an individual allergy profile;
• in inhalant allergy, it helps choose the right immunotherapy;
• in food allergy it serves to assess the risk of anaphylaxis;
• in latex allergy it helps correctly identify truly allergic patients who need to eliminate contact with latex;
• in allergy to hymenopterous insect venom, it is extremely helpful in selecting appropriate specific immunotherapy in distinguishing venom hypersensitivity between, for example, the honeybee and the wasp;

The test result must be consulted with a physician. Do not interpret the results of a diagnostic test for allergic diseases on your own.

Details of the test

• Collection of blood in the laboratory
• Analysis of the sample by the laboratory
• Waiting for the result
• Visit to the doctor (consultation is not included in the price of the test)

The patient does not need to be fasting, and it is not required to stop medications, including allergy and steroid medications, before the blood draw.

It is necessary to take a small sample of venous blood at a specific collection point. There are currently no stated contraindications to the test.

The result of the test must be consulted with a doctor. Do not interpret the results of a diagnostic test for allergic diseases on your own.

Lab test results:

• Test results are available within 14 business days.
• Test results may be collected at the reception desk of a selected facility.
• Test results may be accessed online. To do this, you must first collect the access password at the reception desk of a selected facility.
• The test is intended for children and adults.