rFel d2 – a cat allergen component, serum albumin found in cat blood serum, dander, and saliva. This allergen component is an important marker of sensitization in patients allergic to cats. Cat albumins share common epitopes with dog and horse albumins, which can cause cross-reactivity in some cases. Measuring the level of rFel d2 helps assess the risk of allergic reactions and possible cross-sensitization to albumins of other mammals.
Cat albumin (Fel d2) is an important allergen component causing allergic reactions in 15-25% of patients allergic to cats. Although the main cat allergen is Fel d1, determining Fel d2 helps identify cross-reactivity with albumins of other mammals, particularly dogs, horses, and pigs. This is crucial for allergy diagnosis and selecting effective therapy, especially for allergic symptoms related to pork consumption in sensitized patients.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay) – quantitative determination.
Please note that the research method and reference values may vary depending on the equipment and test systems used.