FITkit® is an immunological test for measuring
natural rubber latex (NRL) allergens from a variety of rubber products,
such as gloves, condoms, teats etc.
A separate FITkit® is available for measuring each of the major allergens: Hev b 1, Hev b 3, Hev b 5 and Hev b 6.02. FITkits are developed by the leading scientists working in the field of NRL allergy in cooperation with major glove manufacturers. The kits show good correlation to the allergenicity of gloves, measured by currently available patient IgE methods.
This novel method is the first ever test for the measurement of clinically relevant NRL allergens, and enables standardization and quantification of individual allergens. It overcomes the significant limitations of other tests by using highly purified and characterized allergens, and specific monoclonal antibodies, against four major latex allergens known to be present in NRL products, such as rubber gloves, condoms, baby teats etc.
FITkit® technology is compliant with ASTM International standard D7427-08.A separate FITkit® is available for measuring each of the major allergens: Hev b 1, Hev b 3, Hev b 5 and Hev b 6.02. FITkits are developed by the leading scientists working in the field of NRL allergy in cooperation with major glove manufacturers. The kits show good correlation to the allergenicity of gloves, measured by currently available patient IgE methods.
The advantages of FITkit® are:
- Direct measurement of the relevant allergens individually;
- Unique sensitivity;
- Consistent and reliable results;
- Convenient procedure and short assay time (< 2 hours);
- No interference from other substances.
Read more: FITkit® brochure.
We also offer FITkit® testing service to anyone interested in testing samples.
