MacroArray Diagnostics
is a Vienna-based MedTech company.
We develop, produce, and distribute tests, instruments and software for in-vitro diagnostics and research applications.
ALEX was the first ELISA based in vitro multiplex allergy test allowing simultaneous measurement of total IgE (tlgE) and specific IgE (slgE) against a plethora of allergen extracts and molecular allergens.
Continuing this tradition is its successor product ALEX2.
SYSTEMS
ImageXplorer
For laboratories with a lower through-put and little lab space, ImageXplorer is a suitable choice. This cost-effective system has a very low footprint (approx. 0.5 m², without PC/Laptop). The maximum number of samples per run is 96 MADx tests per working day.
ImageXplorer comes along with a lab rocker, 2 array holders and an incubation chamber.
News
Malassezia - clinical and immunological aspects
1/12/2022
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Malassezia sympodialis as well as Malassezia furfur are yeasts that frequently trigger allergies in patients with atopic dermatitis. Areas such as the head and neck are preferred habitats.
Christmas ingredients: Caution for nut allergic patients
12/6/2021
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Who doesn't know the typical Christmas smell of spices, mulled wine and winter? Nuts are a standard ingredient in Christmas biscuits. Whether gingerbread, biscuits or stollen: Allergy sufferers can't just eat them.
Meat allergy - when the steak suddenly causes problems
11/9/2021
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Nowadays, 3-4% of all people suffer from food allergies.
Symptoms of food allergies are diverse, but mainly manifest in skin symptoms and gastrointestinal problems, but can also lead to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
A rare form of food allergy is meat allergy, where the body's immune system is directed against components of certain types of meat.