| abstract |
The present invention relates to immunochemical analysis methods, which are useful in the detection of natural rubber latex allergens or specific antibodies against them. Specifically, the present invention relates to immunochemical analysis methods, which are useful in the detection the possible residual content of allergenic proteins or peptides derived from natural rubber latex in a finished product made of or containing natural rubber latex. Additionally, the present invention relates to immunochemical analysis methods, specifically, in the in vitro detection and analysis of specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) and/or G4 (IgG4) antibodies against latex allegens in a patient suspected of suffering from latex allergy and in in vivo diagnosis of latex allergy. The present invention further relates to preparations and specific immunochemical test kits useful in such methods. |