What is the allergy test TVDx (Total Venom Diagnosis)
TVDx is an important tool for a full check of insect venom allergens (e.g. bee and wasp venoms) that trigger an allergic reaction, or possibly anaphylaxis, which can result in death.
Why should I do it?
TVDx is a useful tool for the allergist for diagnosis and prevention, as well as selection of the appropriate immunotherapy for the patient.
Which Allergens does TVDx test for?
The 11 allergens that TVDx tests for are:
| i1 | Bee venom (extract) |
| i3 | Wasp venom (extract) |
| i75 | European hornet venom (extract) |
| i77 | European paper wasp venom (extract) |
| i208 | rApi m1 (recombinant) |
| i213 | rApi m2 (recombinant) |
| i216 | rApi m10 (recombinant) |
| i210 | rPol d5 (recombinant) |
| i209 | rVes v5 (recombinant) |
| i220 | rPol d1 (recombinant) |
| i211 | rVes v1 (recombinant) |
| CCD | CCD Index (Cross Reactivity Index) |
What is the cost forTVDx?
TVDx is a protocol made exclusively at Startbio and costs 85€
TVDx – How is it done?
TVDx is done via simple blood sampling with a small amount of blood (125 μl of serum)
How many days does it take for the results to come out?
Results time is approximately 7-10 days
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