What is Phadia 250?

What is Phadia 250?

Phadia 250 is the most widely used instrument across ANZ for allergy and autoimmunity and can process up to 60 results/hour with random access, continuous feed automation for optimal laboratory workflow. The unique setup of the Phadia instruments allows for a cost effective solution for your laboratory.

What does ImmunoCAP test for?

ImmunoCAP is the specific IgE (Immunoglobulin-E) blood test that aids clinicians in the diagnosis of allergic disease such as food allergies. ImmunoCAP has been in food allergy testing since 1974 and is the most widely offered specific IgE test in the world.

Is ImmunoCAP a RAST test?

The technology used in ImmunoCAP is a vast improvement over earlier blood allergy testing (RAST™). In fact, ImmunoCAP has recently been cleared by the FDA to provide quantitative measurement of specific IgE.

How is allergy testing done India?

Blood testing for allergen-specific IgE is usually performed when skin prick test is contraindicated. They can also be done in extreme of age i.e., in infant and elderly patients where skin prick test is not appropriate. In this test, blood is drawn from the patient and then send to the laboratory for testing.

What does 0.10 mean on an allergy test?

Less than 0.10 kU/L: No significant level detected. 0.10-0.34 kU/L: Clinical relevance undetermined. 0.35-0.70 kU/L: Low. 0.71-3.50 kU/L: Moderate.

What is the difference between Rast and ImmunoCAP?

Radioallergosorbent testing, or RAST testing, used to be the go-to blood test for helping to diagnose an allergy. However, newer allergy blood tests are now available. ImmunoCAP testing is a more common allergy blood test. Your doctor could also order an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, or ELISA test.

How accurate is ImmunoCAP?

The accuracy of this test is 92% compared with the reference IgE in vitro test (ImmunoCAP).

What allergy test is best?

The Skin Prick Test (SPT) is the most common type of allergy test doctors use to diagnose allergies. Skin tests can be the most accurate and least expensive way to confirm allergens.

Is allergy test painful?

A negative skin test means that you probably aren’t allergic to a particular allergen. Does it hurt? Skin Prick is a Non-invasive Test and is not painful. This type of testing uses needles (lancets) that barely penetrate the skin’s surface.

What does class 3 allergy mean?

Class 3: High level of allergy (3.5 KUA/L – 17.4 KUA/L) indicative of high level sensitization. Class 4: Very high level of allergy (17.50 KUA/L – 49.99 KUA/L) indicative of very high level sensitization. Class 5: Very high level of allergy (50.00 KUA/L – 99.9 KUA/L) indicative of very high level sensitization.

What does 0.35 allergy test mean?

Values under 0.35 mean unlikely sensitization to the allergen. Values between 0.35-0.69 mean doubtful significance. Values between 0.70-3.49 mean there is a possibility. Values between 3.50-17.49 mean a greater possibility.

Should I stop taking antihistamines before allergy blood test?

Why Allergy Blood Tests Are Done Are using a medicine known to interfere with test results and cannot stop taking it for a few days; this would include antihistamines, steroids, and certain antidepressants.

Why choose Phadia 250?

Efficient test-loading process for Phadia 250 tests designed for efficient use of the operator’s time, both for routine tests and STAT tests. Maintains a temperature of 37 C with low humidity for optimal ImmunoCAP allergy and EliA autoimmune testing conditions. Full traceability to ensure patient safety and minimize risk of manual errors.

What is Phadia™ Prime?

Fully automated and scalable Phadia Laboratory Systems with automation track connectivity. Phadia™ Prime and Phadia™ LabCommunity™ software that supports lean operations and system maintenance.

What support do we provide for Phadia?

We provide an extensive service offering that delivers the support you need. Fully automated and scalable Phadia Laboratory Systems with automation track connectivity. Phadia™ Prime and Phadia™ LabCommunity™ software that supports lean operations and system maintenance.

Can Phadia release lab results to third parties?

All protected health information (PHI) provided to PiRL shall be treated as confidential. Under federal law, Phadia may release lab results only to the ordering physician or other healthcare provider responsible for the patient’s care, and not to third parties, including the patient.