PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENTS

In addition to the normal medical office layout and arrangements for handling patients,
it would be beneficial for the nurse responsible for the patch testing to have:

• A table or counter area available for the preparation of the tests for each patient, (can be prepared in advance or on day of patient visit)
• A refrigerator for the storage of the allergens and the patient tests prepared in advance of the visit
• A storage area for patch testing supplies (chambers, reading plates, skin markers, prefilling application plates, plastic bags, etc.)

PATCH TESTING MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES

Selection of Allergens:
Chemotechnique Diagnostics AB, of Vellinge (Malmo), Sweden, is the world leader In patch test allergens and accessories. Dormer Laboratories Inc., Toronto, Ontario Canada is the exclusive North American distributor. There are 525+ allergens available commercially as individual allergens or in 30 various Series (see below)

Order by series:

The NORTH AMERICAN SERIES are the most widely used screening series. There are 3 North American Series options available: the Baseline Series (NA-1000) has 50 allergens; the Extended Series (NAE-65) has 65 allergens (the Baseline plus 15 additional allergens); and the Comprehensive Series (NAC-80) has 80 allergens (the Comprehensive plus 15 additional allergens). The selection of allergens for these Series is based upon the current findings, results and conclusions drawn from the continuing research being under- taken in the patch testing field in North America. (To view the composition of the following Series, go to www.dormer.com; click on “Physicians Enter”; click on “Patch Testing”; click on “Order/Quote”; enter Series)

Customize your own series to meet the particular needs of your practice.

If during your patch testing activities you identify allergen requirements that are not in our catalogue (or on our website) just call or fax us your needs and we will determine if we can provide the allergen and the cost.

Patch Test Chambers

A small amount of each allergen to be tested is placed into a chamber (there are 10 chambers on each unit) and then placed on the patient's back.

IQ-Ultra patch test chambers are the most advanced patch testing chambers units providing the following features and benefits:

• each chamber has a filter paper used for aqueous allergens incorporated which eliminates the need for loose filter papers;
• the rim of each chamber has an adhesive layer to optimize adhesion to the skin which makes IQ-Ultra a closed-cell system enhancing occlusion and eliminating leakage;
• the overall size of the 10 chamber unit is small to allow the application of multiple test units to the patient's back;
• each chamber is made of thin and soft polyethylene foam material maximizing patient comfort;
• highest quality hypoallergenic surgical tape is used reducing the need for additional taping (except with heavy perspiration or excess oil).
• each unit of 10 chambers is attached to a protective recyclable plastic cover which makes it possible to reattach the tape after advance filling of the petrolatum based allergens up to two weeks in advance of need.
  

Prepare Allergens up to Two Weeks in Advance of Patient Appointment...
IQ-Ultra Application Plate

Because of the unique design of the IQ-Ultra Chamber system (with the recyclable plastic cover) you can now prefill all petrolatum based allergens up to two weeks in advance (aqueous allergens are filled on day of application).
Each patient series is placed in a marked plastic bag and refrigerated until the day of application.
This makes the preparation process cost effective and saves nurses/technicians time. For more information on the use of the Application Plate and the pre-filling procedure please click on "IQ-Ultra" on the navigation bar.

Other Accessories Available to Facilitate Professional Patch Testing

	Reading Plate: to assist in identifying the allergen location on the patient's back after removal of the chamber unit. This is a reusable device.
	Skin Markers: for marking the patch test site. This convenient marker contains Methylrosaniline and Silvernitrate for prolonged staining of the skin.For dark skin types or when a non-staining ink is desired a U.V. skin marker if used.
	Extra Tape: various widths of hypoallergenic surgical tape (1" and 2" in either roles or dispensers) are available for use with patients where heavy perspiration or excess oil is present.
Other ACD Related Products
	Chemotechnique One-Step Nickel Spot Test:We offer a one-step (dimethylglyoxime) nickel spot test for detection of free Nickel in metal objects. This can be purchased for office use or directly by the patient.
	Supplemental Allergens Mite Patch Testing in Atopic Dermatititis: Patch Test Mix Dermatophagoides MX21B - 20% petrolatum 50% Dermatophagoide Pharinae 50% Dermatophagoide Pteronyssinus

PATCH TESTING & ORDERING INFORMATION

For additional patch testing background and information please browse our web-site.

Also to facilitate your ordering or obtaining a quotation please use our online system,
on the navigation bar, click on "Patch Testing" and then click on "Order/Quote" and
follow the instructions. You can also fax your orders to 416-242-9487 (or 877-4DORMER). Our telephone number is 416-242-6167.

If you would like our latest catalogue please send us an email at info@dormer.com.