Allergen, Individual-Insect Cockroach German Blatella Germanica I6

This home allergen test detects specific IgE antibodies to the German cockroach (Blattella germanica) to determine sensitisation that may contribute to allergic rhinitis, asthma exacerbations or eczema. The sample is collected at home and processed in an accredited laboratory to provide quantitative or class-based results that help clinicians and patients understand the role of cockroach exposure in respiratory or skin allergy symptoms.

The test is useful for people with recurrent or persistent upper and lower airway symptoms, unexplained asthma attacks, or known household cockroach exposure—common in warm climates such as Dubai and across the UAE. Results support targeted environmental control measures, medication planning and specialist referral (for example, consideration of allergen immunotherapy) and should be interpreted by a qualified clinician alongside clinical history.

• Blattella germanica (German cockroach) specific IgE
• Bla g 1 allergen-specific IgE
• Bla g 2 allergen-specific IgE
• Result classification (qualitative/semi-quantitative: class or kU/L)

• Persistent allergic rhinitis despite standard treatment
• Unexplained or poorly controlled asthma with household exposure
• Frequent wheeze or nocturnal cough suggestive of allergy triggers
• When planning targeted environmental control or remediation at home
• Prior to considering allergen-specific immunotherapy or specialist referral

• Accurate, lab-processed measurement of cockroach-specific IgE
• Convenient at-home sample collection across Dubai and the UAE
• Actionable results to guide avoidance measures and treatment decisions
• Supports clinical decision-making for allergy management and immunotherapy
• Delivered through accredited laboratory reporting with physician-ready data

• At-home blood sample collection by a certified phlebotomist (capillary or venous as per kit)
• No fasting required prior to sample collection
• Inform the phlebotomist or laboratory about current allergy immunotherapy, biologic treatments, or recent systemic steroids
• Provide valid UAE contact details and address for the home visit and secure result delivery