FITkits and latex allergen testing
FITkit is an immunological test for measuring natural rubber latex allergens from a variety of rubber products, such as gloves. 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. These highly sensitive tests use specific monoclonal antibodies developed against the clinically relevant latex allergens present in NRL products.
Each FITkit contains all reagents ready to use for testing
41 duplicate samples. FITkits are developed by leading scientists
working in the area of NRL allergy. The kits show good correlation
to the allergenicity of gloves, measured by currently available
patient IgE methods. From 2006, FITkit® method is part
of European standard EN455-3 for medical gloves" (Medical
gloves for single use – Part 3: Requirements and testing
for biological evaluation).
The advantages of FITkits 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
Fit Biotech Kit: Booklet and Allergen Testing Sheet: Immunological Testing
FITkit brochure (PDF, 2 MB).
FITkit: Latex allergy threat can be avoided (PDF)
