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Description of the Test Kit
Dust mites are responsible for 80% of allergic asthma cases in children and 50% of allergic asthma cases in adults!
1 gram of dust can contain up to 10,000 dust mites!
One in two homes exceeds the sensitization threshold of 2 µg/g of dust, above which the risk of producing allergy antibodies has been demonstrated (Platts-Mills et al., 1997).
Dust mites are the primary allergens found in household dust. Dust mite allergy is associated with the development of respiratory conditions (such as asthma) and allergic reactions (rhinitis, runny nose, sneezing, conjunctivitis, etc.). Treatments for dust mites exist, but they hide everywhere—in mattresses, stuffed animals, couches, and carpets—where they slowly multiply by feeding on dead skin cells, hair, and nail clippings.
It is the remains of dead dust mites and their feces that trigger allergies. These particles are present in dust and are dispersed into the air through everyday activities or household chores.
Cat allergies:
- accounts for 30% of respiratory allergies!
- is caused by an allergen found primarily in the animal’s skin, not in its fur
- even if you don’t have a cat at home, cat allergens may still be present in your home due to their high volatility (transferred via clothing and cat hair) and their durability!
For someone prone to cat allergies, the presence of pet allergens can trigger respiratory conditions (such as asthma) and allergic reactions (rhinitis, runny nose, sneezing, conjunctivitis, etc.).
1 gram of dust can contain up to 10,000 dust mites!
One in two homes exceeds the sensitization threshold of 2 µg/g of dust, above which the risk of producing allergy antibodies has been demonstrated (Platts-Mills et al., 1997).
Dust mites are the primary allergens found in household dust. Dust mite allergy is associated with the development of respiratory conditions (such as asthma) and allergic reactions (rhinitis, runny nose, sneezing, conjunctivitis, etc.). Treatments for dust mites exist, but they hide everywhere—in mattresses, stuffed animals, couches, and carpets—where they slowly multiply by feeding on dead skin cells, hair, and nail clippings.
It is the remains of dead dust mites and their feces that trigger allergies. These particles are present in dust and are dispersed into the air through everyday activities or household chores.
Cat allergies:
- accounts for 30% of respiratory allergies!
- is caused by an allergen found primarily in the animal’s skin, not in its fur
- even if you don’t have a cat at home, cat allergens may still be present in your home due to their high volatility (transferred via clothing and cat hair) and their durability!
For someone prone to cat allergies, the presence of pet allergens can trigger respiratory conditions (such as asthma) and allergic reactions (rhinitis, runny nose, sneezing, conjunctivitis, etc.).
List of pollutants analyzed
- Der p 1 = Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus dust mite allergen
- Der f 1 = Dermatophagoides farinae mite allergen
- Fel d 1 = Cat allergen (Felis domesticus)
- Can f 1 = Dog allergen (Canis familiaris)
- Bla g 2 = German cockroach (Blattella germanica) allergen
- Mus m 1 = Mouse allergen (Mus musculus)
- Rat n 1 = Rat allergen (Rattus norvegicus)
- Alt a 1 = Alternaria alternata mold allergen
- Asp f 1 = Aspergillus fumigatus mold allergen
5-Allergen Kit: Dust Mites (Der p 1 and Der f 1), Cat (Fel d 1), Dog (Can f 1), and Mouse (Mus m 1).
9-Allergen Kit: Dust mites (Der p 1 and Der f 1), Cat (Fel d 1), Dog (Can f 1), Mouse (Mus m 1), Rat (Rat n 1), Cockroach (Bla g 2), Molds (Alt a 1 and Asp f 1).
Contents of a testing kit
Everything is included in your test kit:
- 1 detailed user manual
- 1 Dustream Collector sampling device (adapter + tip + filter)
- 1 prepaid return envelope (Metropolitan France only)
- 1 MARIA analysis
- 1 interpreted test report
- 1 detailed user manual
- 1 Dustream Collector sampling device (adapter + tip + filter)
- 1 prepaid return envelope (Metropolitan France only)
- 1 MARIA analysis
- 1 interpreted test report
How to Use the Analysis Kit
Simply collect dust from a room in your home using the provided device—which attaches to a vacuum cleaner—and return the small filter to us using the prepaid envelope provided.
Results and turnaround time
The report will be available no later than 25 days after the laboratory receives the sample, provided that at least 4 samples are sent at the same time. Contact us to learn more.
In addition to quantitative results, this report provides information on the allergens tested for and advice on how to eliminate them.
In addition to quantitative results, this report provides information on the allergens tested for and advice on how to eliminate them.
Allergens: Dust
Minimum order required: 4 kits.
With the Dust Allergens Kit, you can collect a dust sample using a filter that attaches to the end of a vacuum cleaner hose. The dust samples will then be chemically treated to extract and identify the allergens contaminating your home.
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