Allergen, Individual-Drug Insulin Bovine Test

Bovine Insulin is Beef insulin, which is different from that of human insulin. It is less soluble than that of human insulin or pork insulin, therefore it is absorbed more slowly. This insulin is used to treat diabetes. This test is performed to find the levels of IgE antibodies in one’s blood. This test also helps confirm Insulin Bovine allergy, during the treatment and post-treatment. This test is also known as Allergy Insulin Bovine Enzyme Assay.

You don’t require any special preparations or fasting for this test. You must inform your doctor about all your allergies before your test. You must also inform your doctor about any medical conditions and all the medications you are under. Your doctor might ask you to follow special instructions, which you must.

This test helps determine any allergic reactions to Bovine insulin. If the test results are more than IgE (>100kU/I), then it means the person is allergic.

This test is not painful. You don’t have to fast for this test. The results of this test will be given to you in a day or two. This test is done using the skin prick method, where possible triggers are introduced to your skin to determine any allergic reactions. A blood test can also be performed to determine the allergen status.