£42.00
Latex k82
Take control of your latex allergy today. Our comprehensive testing kit and expert guidance give you the tools to understand and manage your allergy effectively. Order your kit now and begin your path to a healthier and in case of allergy a latex-free life.
Our latex allergy test measures specific IgE antibodies to natural rubber latex (allergen code k82). It can help investigate suspected immediate latex allergy when considered alongside your symptoms and medical history. Home finger-prick sample collection and laboratory sample collection are available.
If you develop itching, hives, sneezing or other symptoms after contact with latex products, testing may help your clinician assess whether latex is a possible trigger.
Immediate latex allergy is an immune reaction to proteins in natural rubber latex, which comes from the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. Exposure can cause symptoms ranging from local itching and hives to a severe allergic reaction.
Natural rubber latex may be found in some gloves, balloons, condoms and medical or dental products. Product materials vary, so always check the manufacturer’s information.
Symptoms of immediate latex allergy usually develop soon after exposure and may include:
Emergency advice: Sudden throat or tongue swelling, difficulty breathing, fainting or collapse may indicate anaphylaxis. Use your prescribed adrenaline auto-injector immediately if you have one and call 999. Do not wait for an allergy test.
No. Gloves can cause skin irritation or delayed allergic contact dermatitis, including reactions to chemicals used in rubber manufacturing. These conditions differ from immediate allergy to natural rubber latex proteins.
The latex k82 blood test investigates IgE sensitisation to latex. It does not diagnose irritant dermatitis or delayed allergic contact dermatitis. Depending on your symptoms, a clinician may recommend a different assessment, such as patch testing.
This test measures latex-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in your blood. A positive result indicates sensitisation, but does not, by itself, confirm that latex causes your symptoms. A negative result does not completely exclude latex allergy.
Your results should be interpreted alongside the type of reaction, its timing and your history of exposure. The result does not reliably predict how severe a future reaction might be.
Testing may be appropriate if you have experienced symptoms after contact with natural rubber latex. People with repeated exposure to latex products at work, including some healthcare workers, may also need assessment if symptoms occur.
If you have previously experienced a severe reaction, seek medical advice before ordering. Avoid deliberately exposing yourself to latex to check whether you react.
For remote collection, up to three allergens ordered together in one checkout can be tested from the same sample. Laboratory collection allows testing for more allergens.
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Yes. Home finger-prick sample collection is available. You collect the sample at home and send it to the laboratory for analysis; this is not an instant home test.
It can help investigate suspected immediate allergy to natural rubber latex in latex condoms. It does not test for reactions to lubricants, spermicides or other ingredients, which may require a different assessment.
No. This test measures IgE antibodies to natural rubber latex. Delayed allergy to rubber manufacturing chemicals is usually investigated through clinical assessment and, where appropriate, patch testing.
No. A positive result shows sensitisation. A clinician needs to assess whether the result matches your symptoms and exposure history before making a diagnosis.
Yes. A specialist consultation can be arranged to discuss your results, symptoms and next steps. Check consultation availability and fees before booking.
Order your latex k82 allergy blood test using the options above. If you are unsure whether this is the right test for your symptoms, contact us before ordering.
