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May be covered by Discovery Medical Aid—check your plan for details

FINGER-PRICK KIT

For the Collection of Serum (Portion of Blood) for Testing

Eczema test

WHY YOU SHOULD TEST FOR ECZEMA

Here’s the good news …

Say goodbye to Eczema by understanding the triggers.  Lifestyle adjustments, including your choice of detergents, dietary changes, and stress management techniques, can lessen symptoms and reduce flare-ups.

 

The not-so-good news is that Allergic eczema causes itchy, red and/or dry skin that can be very painful.  Many people with Eczema don’t know what triggers flare-ups.  Remember, by knowing and avoiding the triggers, your health will improve, and your condition can be manageable.

 

R800.00

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by a variety of symptoms. The symptoms can vary in intensity and may change over time. Consider a Eczema test if you have experienced any red-alert skin symptoms.

 

  • Itching – often getting worse at night
  • Red or Brownish-Gray Patches on various parts of the body, including the hands, feet, ankles, wrists, neck, upper chest, eyelids, and in the folds of the elbows and knees
  • Dry, Sensitive easily irritated skin
  • Thickened, Cracked Skin
  • Small, Raised Bumps that may leak fluid and crust over when scratched.
  • Scaly rough skin

Eczema in Different Age Groups

  • Infants: Commonly, eczema appears on the scalp and face, often leading to crusty patches or red, dry skin.
  • Children: As they grow, eczema may shift to the creases of the knees and elbows.
  • Adults: In adults, eczema can occur anywhere on the body, often affecting sensitive areas like the hands and face.

 

Triggers

Eczema can be made worse by irritants (such as soaps and detergents), allergens (like pollen or pet dander), changes in temperature, stress, and certain foods.

 

  1. Purchase this test by adding it to the cart at the top of the page.
  2. Once it arrives, please book your FREE sample collection at one of the Clicks Clinics on our list.
  3. Take your sample collection kit to your selected Clicks Clinic appointment.
  4. A medical professional will collect your sample and give it back to you.
  5. Call us to arrange for pick up and analysis at the BioSmart pathology laboratory.

Blood is tested for the following IgE antibodies that react to:

  • Cross-reactive Carbohydrate Determinant (CCD),
  • Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus (House Dust Mite),
  • Cat Epithelia and Dog Epithelia (Dander),
  • Latex,
  • Egg White,
  • Codfish,
  • Soybean,
  • Peanut,
  • Hazelnut
  • Cacao (Chocolate)

Note: This is a blood test, which you can do at home, but is best if your blood sample is taken by a nurse – especially if you are testing your child . This is a free service at participating Clicks Clinics – you must book your blood collection service at your nearest Clicks Clinic.

For all sample collection kits, we use RAM Couriers next day delivery service.
An email will be sent from the courier company to the email address you provided with a link to the courier’s track and trace system, allowing you to track your shipment.
Instructions for the return of your sample are documented on the insert within the sampling kit.

Blood samples taken at selected stores.

Eczema test

May be covered by Discovery Medical Aid—check your plan for details

R800.00

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by a variety of symptoms. The symptoms can vary in intensity and may change over time. Consider a Eczema test if you have experienced any red-alert skin symptoms.

 

  • Itching – often getting worse at night
  • Red or Brownish-Gray Patches on various parts of the body, including the hands, feet, ankles, wrists, neck, upper chest, eyelids, and in the folds of the elbows and knees
  • Dry, Sensitive easily irritated skin
  • Thickened, Cracked Skin
  • Small, Raised Bumps that may leak fluid and crust over when scratched.
  • Scaly rough skin

Eczema in Different Age Groups

  • Infants: Commonly, eczema appears on the scalp and face, often leading to crusty patches or red, dry skin.
  • Children: As they grow, eczema may shift to the creases of the knees and elbows.
  • Adults: In adults, eczema can occur anywhere on the body, often affecting sensitive areas like the hands and face.

 

Triggers

Eczema can be made worse by irritants (such as soaps and detergents), allergens (like pollen or pet dander), changes in temperature, stress, and certain foods.

 

  1. Purchase this test by adding it to the cart at the top of the page.
  2. Once it arrives, please book your FREE sample collection at one of the Clicks Clinics on our list.
  3. Take your sample collection kit to your selected Clicks Clinic appointment.
  4. A medical professional will collect your sample and give it back to you.
  5. Call us to arrange for pick up and analysis at the BioSmart pathology laboratory.

Blood is tested for the following IgE antibodies that react to:

  • Cross-reactive Carbohydrate Determinant (CCD),
  • Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus (House Dust Mite),
  • Cat Epithelia and Dog Epithelia (Dander),
  • Latex,
  • Egg White,
  • Codfish,
  • Soybean,
  • Peanut,
  • Hazelnut
  • Cacao (Chocolate)

Note: This is a blood test, which you can do at home, but is best if your blood sample is taken by a nurse – especially if you are testing your child . This is a free service at participating Clicks Clinics – you must book your blood collection service at your nearest Clicks Clinic.

For all sample collection kits, we use RAM Couriers next day delivery service.
An email will be sent from the courier company to the email address you provided with a link to the courier’s track and trace system, allowing you to track your shipment.
Instructions for the return of your sample are documented on the insert within the sampling kit.

Blood samples taken at selected stores.

FINGER-PRICK KIT

For the Collection of Serum (Portion of Blood) for Testing

BioSmart is part of Discovery HealthID

South Africa’s first and most extensive digital healthcare platform for doctors. It enables them to access their patients’ electronic health records through an iPad or computer.

Samples can be collected at participating Clicks clinics.

For your convenience, have your blood samples collected at your nearest Clicks Clinic. Simply book your Clinic appointment, select BIOSMART Tests as the appointment type. Then arrive at your appointment with your BioSmart sample collection kit and the nurse will do the rest. You don’t have to pay for this service.