Lepidoglyphus destructor storage mite (d71)0095
Lepidoglyphus destructor is a storage mite found in grain stocks, cereals, oilseed seeds, dried fruits, hay, straw, and furniture. Contact or inhalation of contaminated material can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay, ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence)) – quantitative determination.
- Diagnosis of allergic reactions related to sensitization to storage mites.
- Assessment of sensitization level and risk of developing allergic reactions.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of ongoing therapy.
- Assessment of sensitization level after allergen avoidance.
- Evaluation of immune system status.
- Blood should be drawn in the morning on an empty stomach or 4 hours after eating.
- Drinking plain still water is allowed.
- Do not smoke for 30 minutes before the test.
- Children under 1 year should not eat 30-40 minutes before the test; children aged 1 to 5 years should fast for 2-3 hours.
Lepidoglyphus destructor is an important allergen causing IgE-mediated allergic reactions such as rhinoconjunctivitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis. These mites are commonly found in food products, grain storage facilities, as well as in household dust, mattresses, and carpets. Sensitization to this mite is associated with an increased risk of nasal allergy and asthma. Detecting IgE levels to L. destructor allergens aids in diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy selection for allergic diseases.