Diagnosing allergy (sv)
A proper allergy diagnosis requires a thorough physical examination including a complete clinical history. Clinical skills and experience help to differentiate the pet allergies from one with itchy skin caused by another issue. All other known causes of itching must be ruled out before atopy can be diagnosed. When other triggers of the symptoms can be ruled out, allergy testing should be your next step.
The anamnesis should also include an understanding of the sleeping area (floor covering, pillows, blankets, etc.), the food (food allergy), the presence of other animals and the vegetation in the patient’s indoor and outdoor environment. The effect of previously prescribed treatments may also generate valuable information.
Identifying the cause of allergies
Allergy tests will help to identify allergic triggers and put in place a successful allergy treatment for the patient. There are two kinds of allergy tests available: a serum (blood) test and a skin test. Your veterinarian will guide you regarding which test to use.
- Fast, specific and reliable results
- Suitable for dogs, cats and horses
- Industry-leading turnaround time for serum test – results available within 2 business days after arrival to our laboratory
- 100% accuracy between screening test and detailed allergy panel results
- Panels designed for specific regions including malassezia
- Easy-to-read and interpret test results
- Recommendation for custom-made allergen-specific immunotherapy treatment
- Free, world-class support with our veterinary allergy experts
Alergovet Serum Test
The Alergovet Serological Test identifies a wide range of environmental and foods allergens. The environmental panels vary between countries or regions containing allergens that are clinically relevant and characteristic of these specific areas, including also flea and Malassezia.
Allergy tests will help to identify allergic triggers and put in place a successful allergy treatment for the patient. Our Alergovet serological tests are the most innovative and are at the forefront with respect to sensitivity and specificity
Artuvetrin Skin Test
The Artuvetrin Skin Test determines to which substances a dog is allergic, by injecting small amounts of different allergens in the dog’s skin. Subsequently, it is possible to evaluate whether or not a local reaction develops at the site of the injection.
Based on the clinical history of the patient it is possible to perform a skin test with the most relevant allergens. We have about 80 different allergens available for skin testing.