Molecular allergy is the field of allergy science that utilizes single allergen proteins, or components, for testing. Utilizing ImmunoCAP allergens and allergen components, precise, accurate and quantitative detection of IgE antibodies is possible.
Quantification of IgE antibodies to single allergen components allows the assessment of:
- Risk of severe allergic reaction
- Cross-reactivity patterns
- Suitability for specific immunotherapy (SIT)
For an example of how a risk assessment of peanut and hazelnut allergy was performed using ImmunoCAP Allergens and Allergen Components, click the call out to the right and read Case Study 1 Bernard - Food Allergy.
For more information, please read our brochures ImmunoCAP Molecular Allergy (pdf) and Immuno Solid-phase Allergen Chip (ISAC) (pdf).