Milkcheck

Milk Allergy? Test yourself at home now!

MilkCHECK is a rapid test to detect allergy antibodies to cow‘s milk protein.

The test detects raised levels of IgE allergy antibodies against cow‘s milk protein and works in a similar way to hospital lab. Determining whether you have a cow‘s milk allergy is the first step to improving your quality of life by avoiding milk proteins.

Each kit contains everything necessary for the test performance: an instruction leaflet, a sterile finger lancet, a blood tube, a developer solution and a test cassette. The positive result can be read within 15 minutes.

Background

“Milk allergy should not be confused with lactose intolerance. A food allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to a speci#c food protein. A food allergy can be potentially fatal. Unlike food allergies, food intolerances do not involve the immune system. Lactose-intolerant people are unable to digest speci#c foods, and may experience symptoms such as nausea, cramps, gas, bloating and diarrhea. While lactose intolerance can cause great discomfort, it is not life-threatening.“ (https://www.foodallergy.org/allergens/milk-allergy)

The first most common food allergy in children is cows‘ milk allergy. To prevent an allergic reaction, strict avoidance of cow’s milk and cow’s milk products is essential.

Symptoms

• itching
• swelling lips and face
• coughing
• shortness of breath and wheezing
• asthma
• dry itchy throat and tongue
• itchy skin
• rashes and eczema
• diarrhea
• vomiting