Cow’s milk (Bos taurus) and dairy products are a fundamental source of human nutrition. Milk from other species, such as goats, sheep, and buffalo, is also a common source of milk for human consumption in certain geographical regions.

Milk allergy can manifest with a variety of symptoms, ranging from mild oral allergic reactions or skin rashes to severe, life-threatening systemic reactions, namely anaphylaxis or bronchial asthma (IgE- or IgG-mediated responses).

Milk protein allergy can be clinically distinguished from lactose intolerance, which is caused by lactase enzyme deficiency.

Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies, particularly among infants and young children, affecting 0.5%–5% of the population across different age groups and geographical regions.

AlerTox® Sticks Casein is a rapid test kit for the quantitative detection of casein antigen in food products, kitchens, and food manufacturing facilities.

Assay Time: 10 minutes.