Veterinary Allergy Products and Services - Greer

Veterinary Allergy
Products and Services
Effective April 2014

Contents
3 Ordering Information
4 Pollen
11 Fungi and Smuts
13 Epithelia, Miscellaneous Inhalants, and Insects
16 Foods
16 Made-to-Order Items
16 Premium Allergens
17 Sterile Diluents
19 Sterile Empty Vials
20 Plastic Colored Caps
20 Dropper Vials
20 Amber Vials and Metered Pumps
21 Syringes and Syringe Trays
22 Ancillary Products
24 Vial Racks
25 GREER ® Pharmacy
26 GREER ® Service Team
26 GREER ® Customer Resource Center ®
27 Package Inserts
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Ordering Information
To set up a new account with GREER ® , please contact a Customer Care Specialist.
877.777.1080 or 828.754.5327
Ordering
For the best possible service, specify account number, item number, product name, vial size, and dilution as shown in the catalog.
Certain extracts and mixtures cannot be supplied in the 1:10 w/v strength due to excessive precipitation. These will be supplied
at the strongest possible w/v strength. Glycerinated extracts can be supplied in 1:20 w/v or weaker dilutions. Extracts ordered in
protein nitrogen units (PNU) are available in aqueous formulations only.
Veterinary medical license must be on file. Proper identification will be required from institutions.
Minimum Order
A minimum order of $25.00 is required. Please combine orders to achieve minimum.
Made-to-Order Items
Specific non-stocked products have been identified as made-to-order items based on low utilization. Delivery will be a minimum of
4 to 6 weeks. Please consult your Customer Care Specialist for more information.
Premium Allergens
Specific products have been designated as premium allergens due to low utilization, decreased availability of raw materials,
increased costs associated with the collection/extraction process, and/or market conditions. These items carry a surcharge.
Please consult your Customer Care Specialist for more information.
Shipping
All extracts are shipped overnight for next-day delivery. All other products ship via UPS 3 Day Select® or Ground unless otherwise
specified. Shipments with ice packs are available upon customer request, with an additional charge.
Terms
Net 30 days from date of invoice. FOB Lenoir, NC. Shipping and insurance charges are prepaid and added to the invoice. All prices are
in US dollars. All prices are subject to change without notice. We accept payment via MasterCard®, Visa®, and American Express®.
Returns
Please contact a GREER® Customer Care Specialist at 877.777.1080 for prior approval of all product returns. Any shipping error
must be reported within 7 days of receipt of the order. A Return Goods Authorization Number must accompany all product returns
to GREER within 10 days of the return notification.
Allergenic extracts and sterile products cannot be returned unless due to a GREER error. Ancillary supplies must be returned in
unopened, undamaged cases. Credit is not issued for duplications resulting from customer errors in ordering.
Warranty
We warrant only that solutions in unopened and undamaged vials are sterile and correctly labeled. Once shipment is delivered, we have
no control over storage conditions, methods of usage or dosage administered.
Telephone and Fax Orders
To order by telephone, call our Customer Care Specialists: 877.777.1080
To order by fax, dial: 877.777.1090 or 828.754.5320
For customers outside the United States, call: 828.754.5327
To email, write to: customercare@greerlabs.com
Our Customer Care Specialists are available Monday through Thursday 8 AM to 7 PM and Friday 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time.
For information on custom mixtures, please contact a GREER® Customer Care Specialist at 877.777.1080.
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Pollen
Item #
Product Name
Testing
ID
5 mL
Treatment
GREER ® Extracts
are USDA Approved for
Sublingual Administration
For full prescribing information,
see accompanying package inserts
in the pocket inside the back cover
or go to www.greerlabs.com.
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Trees and Shrubs
172
217
69
438
204
73
72
74
75
173
76
207
81
79
426
80
82
83
84
242
444
87
255
88
244
193
92
179
93
Acacia *
Acacia spp. • •
Alder, Red
Alnus rubra • •
Alder, Hazel
Alnus serrulata • •
Alder, White
Alnus rhombifolia • •
Ash, Arizona *
Fraxinus velutina • •
Ash, Oregon
Fraxinus latifolia • •
Ash, Red/Green
Fraxinus pennsylvanica • •
Ash, White
Fraxinus americana • •
Aspen *
Populus tremuloides • •
Bayberry/Wax Myrtle *
Morella cerifera • •
Beech, American *
Fagus grandifolia • •
Beefwood/Australian Pine *
Casuarina equisetifolia • •
Birch, Black/Sweet
Betula lenta • •
Birch, River
Betula nigra • •
Birch, Spring
Betula occidentalis • •
Birch, White
Betula populifolia • •
Box Elder
Acer negundo • •
Cedar, Mountain
Juniperus ashei • •
Cedar, Red
Juniperus virginiana • •
Cedar, Salt/Tamarisk *
Tamarix gallica • •
Cottonwood, Black
Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa • •
Cottonwood, Eastern
Populus deltoides • •
Cottonwood, Fremont *
Populus fremontii • •
Cottonwood, Western *
Populus deltoides ssp. monilifera • •
Cypress, Arizona
Cupressus arizonica • •
Cypress, Bald *
Taxodium distichum • •
Elm, American
Ulmus americana • •
Elm, Cedar/Fall Blooming *
Ulmus crassifolia • •
Elm, Siberian *
Ulmus pumila • •

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Item #
Product Name
Testing
ID
5 mL
Treatment
Trees and Shrubs Continued
196
98
99
103
102
104
243
275
280
233
254
169
257
108
109
110
221
111
113
112
194
256
114
115
284
195
455
119
120
Eucalyptus *
Eucalyptus globulus • •
Hackberry *
Celtis occidentalis • •
Hazelnut, American *
Corylus americana • •
Hickory, Shagbark *
Carya ovata • •
Hickory, Shellbark *
Carya laciniosa • •
Hickory, White
Carya alba • •
Juniper, Oneseed
Juniperus monosperma • •
Juniper, Pinchot
Juniperus pinchotii • •
Juniper, Rocky Mountain
Juniperus scopulorum • •
Juniper, Utah
Juniperus osteosperma
•
Juniper, Western
Juniperus occidentalis • •
Locust Blossom, Black *
Robinia pseudoacacia • •
Mango Blossom *
Mangifera indica • •
Maple, Red
Acer rubrum • •
Maple, Soft/Silver
Acer saccharinum • •
Maple, Sugar/Hard *
Acer saccharum • •
Melaleuca *
Melaleuca quinquenervia • •
Mesquite *
Prosopis velutina • •
Mulberry, Paper *
Broussonetia papyrifera • •
Mulberry, Red
Morus rubra • •
Mulberry, White
Morus alba • •
Oak, Arizona/Gambel *
Quercus gambelii • •
Oak, Black
Quercus velutina • •
Oak, Bur
Quercus macrocarpa • •
Oak, California Black
Quercus kelloggii • •
Oak, California Live
Quercus agrifolia • •
Oak, California White
Quercus lobata • •
Oak, Post
Quercus stellata
•
Oak, Red
Quercus rubra • •
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Pollen
Item #
Product Name
Testing
ID
5 mL
Treatment
GREER ® Extracts
are USDA Approved for
Sublingual Administration
For full prescribing information,
see accompanying package inserts
in the pocket inside the back cover
or go to www.greerlabs.com.
Trees and Shrubs Continued
116
198
285
122
123
479
247
216
127
258
132
129
478
171
130
480
131
177
134
135
137
138
228
140
222
210
483
142
Oak, Virginia Live
Quercus virginiana • •
Oak, Water
Quercus nigra • •
Oak, Western White
Quercus garryana • •
Oak, White
Quercus alba • •
Olive
Olea europaea • •
Olive, Russian *
Elaeagnus angustifolia • •
Orange Pollen *
Citrus sinensis • •
Palm, Queen
Arecastrum romanzoffianum • •
Pecan
Carya illinoensis • •
Pepper Tree *
Schinus spp. • •
Pine, Loblolly
Pinus taeda • •
Pine, Longleaf
Pinus palustris • •
Pine, Ponderosa
Pinus ponderosa • •
Pine, Virginia Scrub
Pinus virginiana • •
Pine, White/Eastern
Pinus strobus • •
Pine, White/Western
Pinus monticola • •
Pine, Yellow
Pinus echinata • •
Poplar, Lombardy
Populus nigra • •
Poplar, White
Populus alba • •
Privet, Common *
Ligustrum vulgare • •
Sweet Gum
Liquidambar styraciflua • •
Sycamore, American/Eastern
Platanus occidentalis • •
Sycamore, Western *
Platanus racemosa • •
Walnut, Black
Juglans nigra • •
Walnut, California Black
Juglans californica • •
Walnut, English
Juglans regia • •
Willow, Arroyo *
Salix lasiolepis
Willow, Black *
Salix nigra
•
•
•
•
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Item #
Product Name
Testing
ID
5 mL
Treatment
Tree Mixes
P30
P31
P32
P33
P34
P35
P53
P36
P37
P38
Ash Mix
72 Red/Green, 74 White • •
Birch Mix
81 Black/Sweet, 79 Red/River, 80 White • •
Elm Mix
92 American, 93 Siberian • •
Hickory Mix
101 Pignut, 103 Shagbark, 102 Shellbark, 104 White • •
Hickory-Pecan Mix
127 Pecan, 103 Shagbark Hickory • •
2 Maple Mix
108 Red, 110 Sugar/Hard • •
3 Maple Mix
108 Red, 109 Soft/Silver, 110 Sugar/Hard • •
Maple-Box Elder Mix
82 Box Elder, 110 Sugar/Hard Maple • •
Pine Mix
132 Loblolly, 130 White/Eastern, 131 Yellow • •
Eastern Oak Mix
114 Black, 120 Red, 122 White • •
P46
P47
P48
P50
P41
Eastern 6 Tree Mix
76 American Beech, 87 Eastern Cottonwood,
120 Red Oak, 79 Red/River Birch, 103 Shagbark
Hickory, 74 White Ash
• •
Eastern 7 Tree Mix
92 American Elm, P46 Eastern 6 Tree Mix • •
Eastern 8 Tree Mix
92 American Elm, P46 Eastern 6 Tree Mix,
110 Maple Sugar/Hard • •
Eastern 10 Tree Mix
138 American/Eastern Sycamore, 92 American Elm,
P46 Eastern 6 Tree Mix, 110 Sugar/Hard Maple,
137 Sweet Gum
• •
Western Oak Mix
284 California Black, 195 California Live,
285 Western White • •
P39
P51
Western 10 Tree Mix
172 Acacia, 82 Box Elder, 255 Fremont Cottonwood,
123 Olive, 93 Siberian Elm, 426 Spring Birch, 254 Western
Juniper, 228 Western Sycamore, 285 Western White Oak,
194 White Mulberry
• •
Western Walnut Mix
222 California Black, 210 English • •
PO714
11 Tree Mix
76 American Beech, 138 American/Eastern Sycamore,
92 American Elm, 140 Black Walnut, 142 Black Willow,
87 Eastern Cottonwood, 120 Red Oak, 79 Red/River Birch,
103 Shagbark Hickory, 110 Sugar/Hard Maple, 74 White Ash
• •
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Pollen
Item #
Product Name
Testing
ID
5 mL
Treatment
Flowers
158
159
164
Daisy, Ox-Eye *
Leucanthemum vulgare
•
Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale • •
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus • •
Cultivated Plants
145
174
146
63
Alfalfa *
Medicago sativa • •
Mustard *
Brassica spp. • •
Red Clover *
Trifolium pratense • •
Sugar Beet
Beta vulgaris • •
GREER ® Extracts
are USDA Approved for
Sublingual Administration
For full prescribing information,
see accompanying package inserts
in the pocket inside the back cover
or go to www.greerlabs.com.
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Weeds
202
225
213
32
33
35
184
42
37
40
212
43
240
44
45
47
48
36
Allscale *
Atriplex polycarpa • •
Baccharis *
Baccharis spp. • •
Burrobrush *
Hymenoclea salsola • •
Careless Weed, Amaranth/Green
Amaranthus hybridus • •
Cocklebur *
Xanthium strumarium • •
Dock, Yellow/Curly *
Rumex crispus • •
Dog Fennel *
Eupatorium capillifolium • •
Firebush/Kochia
Kochia scoparia • •
Goldenrod *
Solidago spp. • •
Hemp, Water *
Amaranthus rudis • •
Iodine Bush *
Allenrolfea occidentalis • •
Lamb’s Quarter
Chenopodium album • •
Lenscale/Quailbrush
Atriplex lentiformis • •
Marsh Elder, Burweed/Giant Poverty *
Iva xanthifolia • •
Marsh Elder, True/Rough
Iva annua • •
Mugwort, Common *
Artemisia vulgaris • •
Mugwort, Darkleaved/Sagebrush, Prairie *
Artemisia ludoviciana • •
Nettle
Urtica dioica • •

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Item #
Product Name
Testing
ID
5 mL
Treatment
Weeds Continued
49
52
53
54
238
272
185
55
56
50
57
58
59
61
199
64
206
Palmer’s Amaranth
Amaranthus palmeri • •
Pigweed, Rough/Redroot
Amaranthus retroflexus • •
Pigweed, Spiny *
Amaranthus spinosus • •
Plantain, English
Plantago lanceolata • •
Rabbit Bush
Ambrosia deltoidea • •
Ragweed, Desert
Ambrosia dumosa • •
Ragweed, False *
Ambrosia acanthicarpa • •
Ragweed, Giant
Ambrosia trifida • •
Ragweed, Short
Ambrosia artemisiifolia • •
Ragweed, Slender *
Ambrosia confertiflora • •
Ragweed, Southern *
Ambrosia bidentata • •
Ragweed, Western
Ambrosia psilostachya • •
Russian Thistle *
Salsola kali • •
Sagebrush, Common
Artemisia tridentata • •
Saltbush, Annual *
Atriplex wrightii • •
Sorrel, Sheep/Red
Rumex acetosella • •
Wingscale
Atriplex canescens • •
Weed Mixes
P54
PO216
P5
P6
P1
P8
P9
P2
3 Weed Mix
33 Cocklebur, 43 Lamb’s Quarter,
52 Rough/Redroot Pigweed • •
Dock-Sorrel Mix
64 Sheep Sorrel, 35 Yellow/Curly Dock • •
Pigweed Mix
32 Careless Weed/Amaranth Green,
49 Palmer Amaranth, 52 Rough/Redroot Pigweed • •
Plantain-Sorrel Mix
54 English Plantain, 64 Sheep/Red Sorrel • •
Ragweed Mix
55 Giant, 56 Short • •
Sage Mix
61 Common Sagebrush, 48 Darkleaved Mugwort/
Prairie Sagebrush • •
Scale/Atriplex Mix
202 Allscale, 240 Lenscale/Quailbrush, 206 Wingscale • •
Western Ragweed Mix
185 False, 58 Western • •
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Pollen
Item #
Product Name
Testing
ID
5 mL
Treatment
GREER ® Extracts
are USDA Approved for
Sublingual Administration
Grasses
231
2
8
9
149
11
15
16
14
21
20
22
23
264
25
24
27
28
29
31
186
Bahia Grass *
Paspalum notatum • •
Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon • •
Brome Grass, Smooth *
Bromus inermis • •
Canarygrass, Reed
Phalaris arundinacea • •
Corn, Cultivated
Zea mays • •
Couch/Quack Grass *
Elymus repens • •
Johnson Grass
Sorghum halepense • •
Kentucky Blue/June
Poa pratensis • •
Meadow Fescue
Festuca elatior (pratensis) • •
Oats, Common/Cultivated
Avena sativa • •
Orchard
Dactylis glomerata • •
Redtop
Agrostis (alba) gigantea • •
Rye, Cultivated
Secale cereale • •
Ryegrass, Giant Wild *
Leymus condensatus • •
Ryegrass, Italian *
Lolium perenne ssp. multiflorum • •
Ryegrass, Perennial
Lolium perenne • •
Sweet Vernal *
Anthoxanthum odoratum • •
Timothy
Phleum pratense • •
Velvetgrass *
Holcus lanatus • •
Wheat, Cultivated *
Triticum aestivum • •
Wheatgrass, Western *
Pascopyrum smithii
• •
For full prescribing information,
see accompanying package inserts
in the pocket inside the back cover
or go to www.greerlabs.com.
Grass Mixes
P21
P24
P27
P28
Bermuda-Johnson Grass Mix
2 Bermuda Grass, 15 Johnson Grass • •
K-O-R-T Grass Mix
16 Kentucky Blue/June, 20 Orchard, 22 Redtop,
28 Timothy • •
7 Grass Mix
14 Meadow Fescue, 16 Kentucky Blue/June,
20 Orchard, 22 Redtop, 24 Perennial Rye,
27 Sweet Vernal, 28 Timothy
• •
9 Southern Grass Mix
Equal parts of: P27 7 Grass Mix, 2 Bermuda, 15 Johnson
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Fungi and Smuts
Item #
Product Name
Testing
ID
5 mL
Treatment
Fungi
M6
Acremonium strictum
Cephalosporium acremonium • •
M1
Alternaria alternata
Alternaria tenuis • •
M4
Aspergillus amstelodami
Aspergillus glaucus • •
M2 Aspergillus flavus
• •
M3 Aspergillus fumigatus
• •
M35 Aspergillus nidulans
• •
M5 Aspergillus niger
• •
M21
Aureobasidium pullulans
Pullularia pullulans • •
M12
Bipolaris sorokiniana
Helminthosporium sativum • •
M30 Botrytis cinerea
• •
M15 Candida albicans
• •
M8 Chaetomium globosum
• •
M9 Cladosporium herbarum
• •
M13
Cladosporium sphaerospermum
Hormodendrum hordei • •
M45
Drechslera spicifera
Curvularia spicifera • •
M29
Epicoccum nigrum
Epicoccum purpurascens • •
M10 Epidermophyton floccosum
• •
M11 Fusarium moniliforme
• •
M48 Fusarium solani
• •
M63 Geotrichum candidum
• •
M41
Gliocladium viride *
Gliocladium deliquescens • •
M40
Helminthosporium solani
Spondylocladium atrovirens • •
M103 Malassezia pachydermatis
• •
Mucor circinelloides f. circinelloides
M52
Mucor mucedo • •
M68
Mucor circinelloides f. lusitanicus
Mucor racemosus • •
M27 Mucor plumbeus
• •
M16
Neurospora intermedia
Monilia sitophila • •
M34 Paecilomyces variotii
• •
M18 Penicillium chrysogenum
• •
M28 Penicillium digitatum
• •
*
M19 Penicillium chrysogenum (notatum)
• •
M39 Phoma betae
• •
M22
Rhizopus oryzae
Rhizopus arrhizus • •
M23
Rhizopus stolonifer
Rhizopus nigricans • •
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Fungi and Smuts
Item #
Product Name
Testing
ID
5 mL
Treatment
Fungi Continued
M49
Rhodotorula mucilaginosa
Rhodotorula rubra • •
M67 Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• •
M33 Stemphylium solani
• •
M24
Trichoderma harzianum *
Trichoderma viride • •
M26 Trichophyton mentagrophytes
• •
M50 Trichophyton rubrum
• •
M7
Trichothecium roseum
Cephalothecium roseum • •
GREER ® Extracts
are USDA Approved for
Sublingual Administration
For full prescribing information,
see accompanying package inserts
in the pocket inside the back cover
or go to www.greerlabs.com.
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Fungi Mixes
MO1
MO2
MO3
MO4
MO464
MO9
MO10
MO11
MO5
MO6
MO12
Smuts
S3
Smut Mixes
SO2
SO1
Mold Mix #1
M1 Alternaria alternata, M5 Aspergillus niger, M12
Bipolaris sorokiniana, M13 Cladosporium sphaerospermum,
M19 Penicillium chrysogenum (notatum)
• •
Mold Mix #2
M21 Aureobasidium pullulans, M45 Drechslera
spicifera, M11 Fusarium moniliforme, M27 Mucor
plumbeus, M23 Rhizopus stolonifer
• •
Mold Mix #3
M1 Alternaria alternata, M5 Aspergillus niger, M13
Cladosporium sphaerospermum, M19 Penicillium
chrysogenum (notatum)
• •
Aspergillus Mix
M4 A. amstelodami, M2 A. flavus, M3 A. fumigatus,
M35 A. nidulans, M5 A. niger • •
Dematiaceae Mix
M1 Alternaria alternata, M21 Aureobasidium
pullulans, M12 Bipolaris sorokiniana,
M9 Cladosporium herbarum, M45 Drechslera
spicifera, M40 Helminthosporium solani
Fusarium Mix
M11 F. moniliforme, M48 F. solani • •
Monilia Mix
M15 Candida albicans, M16 Neurospora intermedia • •
Mucor Mix
M68 M. circinelloides f. lusitanicus, M27 M. plumbeus • •
Penicillium Mix
M17 P. camembertii, M18 P. chrysogenum,
M28 P. digitatum, M19 P. chrysogenum (notatum),
M42 P. roquefortii
• •
Phycomycetes Mix
M68 Mucor circinelloides f. lusitanicus,
M23 Rhizopus stolonifer • •
Rhizopus Mix
M22 R. oryzae, M23 R. stolonifer • •
Corn Smut *
Ustilago maydis
Grain Smut Mix *
S3 Corn Smut, S1 Loose Barley Smut, S6 Loose
Wheat Smut, S5 Oat Smut
Grass Smut Mix *
S2 Bermuda Grass Smut, S4 Johnson Grass Smut
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Epithelia, Miscellaneous Inhalants, and Insects
Item #
Product Name
Testing
ID
5 mL
Treatment
Epithelia
E3
Cat Epithelia
Felis catus (domesticus) • •
E4
Cattle Epithelia *
Bos taurus • •
E7
Dog Epithelia
Canis familiaris • •
E50
Gerbil Epithelia
Meriones unguiculatus • •
E11
Goat Epithelia
Capra hircus • •
E14
Guinea Pig Epithelia *
Cavia porcellus • •
E44
Hamster Epithelia *
Mesocricetus auratus • •
E15
Hog Epithelia
Sus scrofa • •
E17
Horse Epithelia *
Equus caballus • •
E18 Human Dander
• •
E20
Mouse Epithelia *
Mus musculus • •
E24
Rabbit Epithelia *
Oryctolagus cuniculus • •
E25
Rat Epithelia *
Rattus norvegicus
•
E27
Sheep Epithelia
Ovis aries • •
Feathers
E2
E5
E8
E12
E22
Canary Feathers *
Serinus canaria • •
Chicken Feathers
Gallus gallus • •
Duck Feathers
Anas platyrhynchos • •
Goose Feathers
Anser domesticus
Parakeet Feathers *
Psittacidae
•
•
•
•
Feather Mix
EO1
Feather Mix
E5 Chicken Feathers, E8 Duck Feathers,
E12 Goose Feathers • •
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Epithelia, Miscellaneous Inhalants, and Insects
Item #
Product Name
Testing
ID
5 mL
Treatment
Miscellaneous Inhalants
H21
H1
H2
H4
H5
H6
H7
H8
Cotton Linters
Gossypium hirsutum • •
Cottonseed
Gossypium hirsutum • •
Flaxseed
Linum usitatissimum • •
Kapok Seed
Ceiba pentandra • •
Orris Root
Iris germanica var. florentina • •
Pyrethrum
Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium • •
Silk *
Bombyx mori • •
Tobacco Leaf
Nicotiana tabacum • •
GREER ® Extracts
are USDA Approved for
Sublingual Administration
For full prescribing information,
see accompanying package inserts
in the pocket inside the back cover
or go to www.greerlabs.com.
Insects (Whole Body)
B31
B47
B14
B28
B26
B46
B69
B39
B22
B43
B8
B12
B55
B11
Ant, Black/Carpenter *
Camponotus pennsylvanicus • •
Ant, Fire *
Solenopsis invicta • •
Ant, Fire *
Solenopsis richteri • •
Caddisfly *
Trichoptera • •
Cockroach, American *
Periplaneta americana • •
Cockroach, German *
Blattella germanica • •
Culicoides *
Culicoides spp. • •
Deer Fly *
Chrysops sp. • •
Flea *
Ctenocephalides canis/C. felis • •
Horse Fly *
Tabanus spp. • •
House Fly *
Musca domestica • •
Mayfly *
Ephemeroptera • •
Mosquito *
Culicidae
Moth *
Lepidoptera
•
•
•
•
Insect Mixes (Whole Body)
BO12
BO4
2 Cockroach Mix
B26 American, B46 German • •
4 Insect Mix *
B8 House Fly, B11 Moth, B26 American Cockroach,
B55 Mosquito • •
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— Item is offered in one or more vial sizes/dilutions unless noted
— Offered in w/v only
(Blank space) — Not offered
* — Premium offering
Item #
Product Name
Testing
ID
5 mL
Treatment
Dust
D25 Dust, Mattress
•
Dust Mixes
D9 Dust, House Mixture
• •
DO1
DO2
HMRU Dust Mix
House 70%, Mattress 10%, Rug 10%, Upholstery 10%
Grain Mill Dust Mix
Barley, Corn, Oat, Wheat
Mites (Whole Body)
B72 Acarus siro
• •
B63 Blomia tropicalis
• •
B51 Dermatophagoides farinae
• •
B58 Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus
• •
B71 Lepidoglyphus destructor
• •
B73 Tyrophagus putrescentiae
• •
•
•
Mite Mix (Whole Body)
BO60
Equal Parts Mixture
B51 Dermatophagoides farinae,
B58 Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus • •
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Foods
Call for availability and pricing.
Made-to-Order Items
Specific non-stocked products have been identified as made-to-order items based on low utilization. Delivery
will be a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks. Please consult your Customer Care Specialist for more information.
Premium Allergens
Specific products have been designated as premium allergens due to low utilization, decreased availability of raw materials,
increased costs associated with the collection/extraction process, and/or market conditions. These items carry a surcharge.
Please consult your Customer Care Specialist for more information.
For information on custom mixtures, please contact a GREER® Customer Care Specialist at 877.777.1080.
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Sterile Diluents
Diluents come in a variety of fills.
30 mL and 100 mL vials are overfilled
to ensure that the labeled amount
can be withdrawn. GREER ® Sterile
Diluents (Normal and Buffered)
contain 0.4% phenol preservative,
which acts as a preservative by
inhibiting microbial growth. 1 Two
neck sizes give a choice of stopper
diameter. The second number after
the vial size is the outer diameter
of the top of the vial in millimeters.
Item # Fill/mL Vial Size Vial Seal Color Qty/Pack
Normal Saline
Also called Phenolated Saline. Water for injection (WFI) with 0.9% NaCl.
SD2507007 2.0 mL 5-13 Silver 25
SD2507001 2.0 mL 5-20 Silver 25
SD2507010 4.0 mL 5-13 Silver 25
SD2507041 4.0 mL 5-13 Red 25
SD2507042 4.0 mL 5-13 Blue 25
SD2507043 4.0 mL 5-13 Green 25
SD2507044 4.0 mL 5-13 Yellow 25
SD2507045 4.0 mL 5-13 Pink 25
SD2507046 4.0 mL 5-13 Purple 25
SD2507047 4.0 mL 5-13 Orange 25
SD2507020 4.5 mL 5-13 Silver 25
SD2507031 4.5 mL 5-13 Red 25
SD2507032 4.5 mL 5-13 Blue 25
SD2507033 4.5 mL 5-13 Green 25
SD2507034 4.5 mL 5-13 Yellow 25
SD2507035 4.5 mL 5-13 Pink 25
SD2507036 4.5 mL 5-13 Purple 25
SD2507028 4.0 mL 5-20 Silver 25
SD2507024 4.0 mL 5-20 Red 25
SD2507027 4.0 mL 5-20 Blue 25
SD2507025 4.0 mL 5-20 Green 25
SD2507136 4.0 mL 5-20 Yellow 25
SD2507038 4.0 mL 5-20 Pink 25
SD2507039 4.0 mL 5-20 Purple 25
SD2507037 4.0 mL 5-20 Orange 25
SD2507030 4.5 mL 5-20 Silver 25
SD2507040 4.5 mL 5-20 Red 25
SD2507060 4.5 mL 5-20 Blue 25
SD2507050 4.5 mL 5-20 Green 25
SD2507137 4.5 mL 5-20 Yellow 25
SD2507075 8.0 mL 10-13 Silver 25
SD2507131 8.0 mL 10-20 Silver 25
SD2507080 9.0 mL 10-13 Silver 25
SD2507090 9.0 mL 10-20 Silver 25
SD2507100 9.0 mL 10-20 Red 25
SD2507120 9.0 mL 10-20 Blue 25
SD2507110 9.0 mL 10-20 Green 25
SD2507138 9.0 mL 10-20 Yellow 25
SD1007139 24 mL 30-20 Silver 10
SD1007140 30 mL 30-20 Silver 10
SD07143 100 mL 100-20 Silver 12
1. Cox L, Nelson H, Lockey R, et al. Allergen immunotherapy: a practice parameter third update. J Allergy Clin Immunol. January 2011;127(Suppl 1):S1-55.
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Sterile Diluents
Item # Fill/mL Vial Size Vial Seal Color Qty/Pack
50% Glycerin Saline
50% Glycerin Saline is often used to enhance the stability of extracts.
50% Glycerin Saline also helps protect the structure of allergenic proteins that
may be particularly susceptible to degradation in solution and may help protect
against the effects of prolonged exposure to room temperature. 1
50% Glycerin Saline may be used to formulate prescriptions for sublingual
immunotherapy. Its sweet taste makes sublingual extracts more palatable to pets 2
and enhances patient acceptance. 3
SA5007212 100 mL 100-20 Silver 12
Item # Fill/mL Vial Size Vial Seal Color Qty/Pack
Buffered Saline
Buffered Saline maintains extract solutions at physiological pH levels. 4 Contains sodium
and potassium phosphates with 0.5% NaCl for isotonicity, in water for injection (WFI).
SB2507145 4.5 mL 5-20 Silver 25
SB2507146 4.5 mL 5-20 Red 25
SB2507147 4.5 mL 5-20 Blue 25
SB2507148 4.5 mL 5-20 Yellow 25
SB2507149 4.5 mL 5-20 Green 25
SB2507156 9.0 mL 10-20 Silver 25
SB07150 100 mL 100-20 Silver 12
1. Nelson MR, Cox L. Allergen immunotherapy extract preparation manual. American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology website.
http://www.aaaai.org/Aaaai/media/MediaLibrary/PDF%20Documents/Practice%20Management/PM%20Resource%20Guide/
Ch-9-Allergen-Immunotherapy-Extract-Preparation-Manual.pdf. Published 2012. Accessed August 20, 2013.
2. Glycerine: an overview. ACIScience website. http://www.aciscience.org/docs/Glycerine_-_an_overview.pdf. Published 1990.
Accessed January 29, 2013.
3. de Araujo IE. Multiple reward layers in food reinforcement. In: Gottfried JA, ed. Neurobiology of Sensation and Reward.
Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2011.
4. Fasman GE. Measurement of pH: buffer solutions. Practical Handbook of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 1989: 544-549.
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Sterile Empty Vials
Manufactured by GREER ® in a wide
range of convenient sizes.
Item # Vial Size Vial Seal Color Qty/Pack
SE2508020 2-13 Silver 25
SE2508030 5-13 Silver 25
SE2508031 5-13 Red 25
SE2508032 5-13 Blue 25
SE2508033 5-13 Green 25
SE2508034 5-13 Yellow 25
SE2508040 5-20 Silver 25
SE2508050 5-20 Red 25
SE2508060 5-20 Green 25
SE2508070 5-20 Blue 25
SE2508081 5-20 Orange 25
SE2508082 5-20 Pink 25
SE2508083 5-20 Purple 25
SE2508084 5-20 Yellow 25
SE2508090 10-13 Silver 25
SE2508091 10-13 Red 25
SE2508092 10-13 Blue 25
SE2508093 10-13 Green 25
SE2508094 10-13 Yellow 25
SE2508100 10-20 Silver 25
SE2508110 10-20 Red 25
SE2508120 10-20 Green 25
SE2508130 10-20 Blue 25
SE2508150 10-20 Yellow 25
SE1008150 30-20 Silver 10
SE08155 50-20 Silver 12
SE08160 100-20 Silver 12
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Plastic Colored Caps
Snap-on color-coded caps can be
used to differentiate strengths of
treatment extracts.
13 mm Item # Cap Color Qty/Pack
PCYEL13 Yellow 25
PCORG13 Orange 25
PCRED13 Red 25
PCGRN13 Green 25
PCPNK13 Pink 25
PCPUR13 Purple 25
PCBLU13 Blue 25
20 mm Item # Cap Color Qty/Pack
PCYEL20 Yellow 25
PCORG20 Orange 25
PCRED20 Red 25
PCGRN20 Green 25
PCWHT20 White 25
PCPNK20 Pink 25
PCPUR20 Purple 25
PCBLU20 Blue 25
Dropper Vials
Item # Description Qty/Pack
5NSEVA
Nonsterile 5 mL vial with
dropper cap, screw thread
Type 1 glass
25
10NSEV
Nonsterile 10 mL vial with
dropper cap, screw thread
Type 1 glass
25
Amber Vials and Metered Pumps
GREER ® offers a 15 mL nonsterile
empty amber glass vial with three
screw-on pump options.
Item # Description Qty/Pack
15NSAV
Nonsterile 15 mL
amber glass vial
16
12001065
50 µL metered-dose
hook nose pump
16
12001064
140 µL metered-dose
hook nose pump
16
12001068
200 µL metered-dose
snub nose pump
16
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Syringes and Syringe Trays
Item #
Description
Becton-Dickinson Allergist Trays
Cases consist of 40 trays/case, 25 syringes/tray, for a total of 1,000.
BD5535
1
⁄2 cc 27 g x 1 ⁄2 " regular bevel
BD5536
1
⁄2 cc 27 g x 3 ⁄8 " intradermal bevel
BD5537
1 cc 26 g x 1 ⁄2 " regular bevel
BD5538
1 cc 26 g x 1 ⁄2 " intradermal bevel
BD5539
1 cc 26 g x 3 ⁄8 " intradermal bevel
BD5540
1 cc 27 g x 1 ⁄2 " regular bevel
BD5541
1 cc 27 g x 3 ⁄8 " intradermal bevel
BD5542
1 cc 27 g x 3 ⁄8 " regular bevel
Terumo Allergist Trays
Cases consist of 40 trays/case, 25 syringes/tray, for a total of 1,000.
TB26T1
1 cc 26 g x 3 ⁄8 " regular bevel
TB27T1
1 cc 27 g x 1 ⁄2 " regular bevel
TB28T1
1 cc 27 g x 3 ⁄8 " intradermal bevel
TB07T1
1 cc 27 g x 1 ⁄2 " intradermal bevel
Syringe Trays
Cases consist of 40 trays/case, 25 syringes/tray, for a total of 1,000.
RACHST
Rachman Syringe Tray: composed of sturdy,
heavy-gauge ABS plastic that holds 18 syringes per tray.
Measures 14 1 ⁄16 " L x 9 1 ⁄4 " W x 1 3 ⁄4 " D
GRS025
Plastic Syringe Tray Sets:
5 sets/pack, 2-layer tray, holds 25 syringes
GRSS025
Safety Syringe Organizer Tray:
5 sets/pack, 2-layer tray, holds 25 syringes
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Ancillary Products
Item # Vial Size Type Holds
Mailing Containers
Inner compartments (trays) slide into outer cardboard cartons (boxes) for
quick packaging. Sturdy material designed to help protect vials from breakage
during transportation.
5133B 5 mL (13 mm neck) 3 vials
5133T 5 mL (13 mm neck) 3 vials
5136B 5 mL (13 mm neck) 6 vials
5136T 5 mL (13 mm neck) 6 vials
5203B 5mL (20mm neck) 3 vials
5203T 5mL (20mm neck) 3 vials
5206B 5mL (20mm neck) 6 vials
5206T 5mL (20mm neck) 6 vials
10133B 10 mL (13 mm neck) 3 vials
10133T 10 mL (13 mm neck) 3 vials
10136B 10 mL (13 mm neck) 6 vials
10136T 10 mL (13 mm neck) 6 vials
5203C-100 * 5 and 10 mL (20 mm neck) 3 vials
5206C-100 * 5 and 10 mL (20 mm neck) 6 vials
Note: B in item number indicates boxes
Note: T in item number indicates trays
*These items include both boxes and trays
Item #
Description
Styrofoam Containers
Sturdy molded styrofoam conforms to each vial allowing protection against breakage
and provides additional insulation when exposed to heat or cold. Lightweight design
makes shipping easy and economical.
STY1C
Holds any of our 5 mL or 10 mL
vials or two 2 mL vials (250 case)
STY5C
Holds up to five 5 mL or 10 mL vials
with space for instruction sheet (200 case)
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Item # Size Qty/Case
Jiffy Mailing Bags
Lightweight mailers are padded for added protection of extract vials. These versatile
mailers allow for easy shipping of different materials.
JB0C 6" x 10" 250
JB1C 7 1 ⁄4 " x 12" 100
JB2C 8 1 ⁄2 " x 12" 100
Item # Description Qty/Case
Sharps Collectors
OSHA-approved containers for contaminated waste. Available in multiple sizes:
8.2 quart, 5 gallon, and 6 gallon sizes.
BD5490 Sharps Collector, 8.2 quarts 12
BD5491 Sharps Collector, 5 gallons 8
BD5465
Sharps Collector, 6 gallons,
funnel top
12
Item # Description Qty/Pack
Skin Reaction Guides
Skin reaction guides help clinicians accurately measure the wheal and erythema
response following percutaneous skin testing. Both plastic reusable and paper
disposable skin reaction guides are available.
SRG Clear Plastic 12
SRG3 Disposable Paper 100
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Vial Racks
GREER ® Versa Vial Rack ®
This one-color design features four easy-grip handles and tiered wells to hold multiple vial sizes. Racks are stackable with special
drains in every well for quick cleanup. Three different base sizes allow for a better fit in most refrigerators.
Item # Style Vial Capacity To Hold Size
VRB001
Bulk
Versa Vial
Rack
39
50-20 vials
30-20 vials
10-13 vials
9 1 ⁄8 " x 13 1 ⁄8 "
VRT002
Testing
Versa Vial
Rack
48+2
controls
5 mL scratch vials
5-13 vials
Labeled negative
and positive controls
in 2 sizes
8" x 10"
VRLT005
Testing
Versa Vial Rack
(large)
72+2
controls
5 mL scratch vials
5-13 vials
Labeled negative
and positive controls
in 2 sizes
8" x 14.5"
VRP003
Prescription
Versa Vial
Rack
48
5-20 vials
10-13 vials
10-20 vials
8" x 10"
VRLP004
Prescription
Versa Vial Rack
(large)
72
5-20 vials
10-13 vials
10-20 vials
8" x 14.5"
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GREER ® Pharmacy
GREER ® Pharmacy, an operating unit of GREER, is a licensed specialty pharmacy that can meet your allergy immunotherapy
compounding needs.
GREER Pharmacy offers custom prescription services for subcutaneous and sublingual treatment sets, including:
• One-week average delivery
• STAT option for delivery in 24 to 48 hours
• Licensed pharmacists available for individual consultation
• Total disclosure of prescription contents and strengths
• Expert review of prescriptions for allergen-saving recommendations, including:
– Any prescription over 12 allergens
– Identifying cross-reactive allergens
• Compounding capabilities for complex, multiple-allergen prescriptions
• Customized dosages and strengths
• Sample dosage schedules for subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy
Customized allergy immunotherapy prescriptions from GREER Pharmacy can help meet changing practice demands.
Consider GREER Pharmacy services to:
• Reduce startup costs for new practices
• Free up valuable staff time in established practices
• Reduce inventory management and costs
GREER Pharmacy obtains its extract supply from GREER, a leading manufacturer of allergenic extracts in the United States,
so you can be assured that the pharmacy uses high-quality extracts for your prescription needs. GREER Pharmacy is USP
Chapter 797 compliant and utilizes USDA-licensed extracts in the compounding of allergy immunotherapy prescriptions.
____________________________________________________________________________
STAT
For prescriptions needed in a hurry, GREER Pharmacy offers a STAT service. STAT prescriptions are processed, filled, and
shipped within 24 to 48 hours of receipt of the prescription by fax at GREER Pharmacy. Please write on the prescription,
“STAT Service Requested: Rush RX.” STAT prescription service is available Monday through Friday, with Saturday delivery
available upon request. There is a surcharge of $100 per new prescription and $75 per refill prescription for STAT service.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Don’t see what you need Consult your Customer Care Specialist for more information about custom prescriptions and formulations.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For more information about GREER Pharmacy or to place an order, contact a GREER Customer Care Specialist at
877.777.1080 or write to customercare@greerlabs.com. For technical questions or to consult with a GREER pharmacist,
write to pharmacy@greerlabs.com.
GREER ® Pharmacy Custom Prescriptions and GREER ® Extracts
are USDA Approved for Sublingual Administration
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GREER ® Service Team
The Unsurpassed Quality and Service You Expect from GREER ®
• GREER ® Service Team, including Pharmacists, Customer Care Specialists,
and Medical & Scientific Affairs Specialists, to help customize
solutions for your practice
• Rigorous quality control—from collection/cultivation
through final shipment
• More than 98% of stocked products shipped the
same or next business day 1
With your GREER Service Team, you have GREER professionals
ready to help you and your practice.
GREER. In Touch. Within Reach. ®
1. Data on File. GREER Laboratories, Inc. 2013
GREER ® Customer Resource Center ®
Practical Resources just for GREER ® Customers
The GREER ® Customer Resource Center ® is filled with practical tools to assist you with
the diagnosis and treatment of IgE-mediated atopic dermatitis. This compilation of
educational and training materials; client education resources; information about
GREER ® products and services; and scientific resources is available exclusively for
GREER customers.
More information will be added on an ongoing basis, so check back often for tools to
assist you in your dermatology practice.
________________________________________________________
Contact your Customer Care Specialist for more information.
877.777.1080 or customercare@greerlabs.com
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PO Box 800
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U.S.D.A. Veterinary License No. 294
ALLERGENIC EXTRACT –
FLEA ANTIGEN
DIRECTIONS FOR USE

ALLERGENIC EXTRACT – FLEA ANTIGEN
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
FLEA ANTIGEN
DESCRIPTION: Flea antigen is an aqueous extract of the whole bodies of Ctenocephalides spp.
with phenol added as a preservative.
ACTIONS: The exact mechanism by which flea antigen elicits an allergic response is still under
investigation. It has been demonstrated however, that successful hyposensitization treatment
decreases specific IgE antibody levels, theoretically by increasing the level of blocking IgG
antibodies. These blocking IgG antibodies are believed to complex with the circulating antigen
before it can reach the IgE present on the skin and trigger the allergic response.
INDICATIONS
1. DIAGNOSTIC: Flea antigen is a valuable aid in the diagnosis of flea bite allergy.
Compatible clinical signs and documented exposure to fleas are also necessary to establish
the diagnosis.
2. THERAPEUTIC: Flea antigen extract is indicated as an aid in alleviating the symptoms
associated with flea bite allergy. A program of controlling the flea population by breaking
the life cycle and minimizing flea infestation on the animal should be initiated before or
concurrent with hyposensitization treatment. Concomittant antibiotic therapy and an
appropriate bathing program should be given where significant secondary bacterial
infection is evident. Short-term corticosteroid therapy may be used as an adjunct in the
early stages of therapy.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
1. DIAGNOSTIC: Corticosteroids will inhibit the histamine mediated immediate skin test.
Any patient that has undergone continual corticosteroid treatment should discontinue this
treatment for a period of one week for every month of said treatment before this patient is
skin tested. However, animals with severe skin problems should be treated with antibiotics,
soothing baths and possibly short term oral cortisone until their skin conditions will not
interfere with skin testing.
2. THERAPEUTIC: Flea antigen is indicated for hyposensitization only when flea bite
hypersensitivity has been unequivocally demonstrated both clinically and by intradermal skin
testing.
PRECAUTIONS: Have in stock the following:
1. A hydrocortisone (such as Solu-Cortef ® ) or a prednisolone (such as Solu-Delta-Cortef ® ).
2. An antihistamine such as diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl ® ).
3. Epinephrine diluted 1:1,000.
Keep patient under observation for a period of at least 30 minutes after administration.
Note: Animals prone to severe reactions should be given diphenhydramine hydrochloride
(Benadryl ® ) 30 minutes prior to treatment dose administration.

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REACTIONS: Adverse reactions are very rarely seen and usually consist of an exacerbation of
clinical signs if too large a dose is given. However, in the event of an overdose or alternatively,
exquisite sensitivity of the animal, the patient may exhibit restlessness, panting, generalized hives,
vomiting, circulatory collapse, and diarrhea (See Overdose section below for treatment).
There are also several normal reactions that may occur and the owner should be advised of these
prior to administration of the allergen. Temporary pain and discomfort may be experienced at
the time of injection, with some stiffness and soreness occurring later. A small area of ulceration
may occur where intradermal administration is employed.
OVERDOSAGE: If symptoms of overdosage occur (See Reactions section above) treatment
employing (a), (b) or (c) below or a combination thereof can be effective in combating an
adverse reaction.
(a) Intravenous injection of hydrocortisone (i.e. Solu-Cortef ® ) in a dosage of 10-15 mg/lb, or
alternatively, a prednisolone (i.e. Solu-Delta-Cortef ® ) in a dosage of 5 mg/lb.
(b) Intramuscular or subcutaneous injection of epinephrine in a dosage of 0.5-1.0 ml at 1:1,000.
(c) Intravenous injection of an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine hydrochloride
(Benadryl ® ) in a dosage of 0.5-1.0 mg/lb.
Note: In a crisis situation epinephrine may be administered intravenously. Use 0.5 to 1.0
ml of a 1:1,000 dilution.
SKIN TESTING: DOSAGE AND ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
1. Materials Needed:
a. Sterile 1 ml tuberculin type syringes with 25 or 26 gauge needles, 3/8 to ½ inch in length.
b. Flea antigen at 1:1,000 w/v (final concentration).
c. Diluent control (negative control).
d. 1:100,000 w/v histamine phosphate (positive control).
2. Suggested Procedure:
a. Prepare the test area by clipping and cleansing testing site (lateral thorax or inguinal
area).
b. Five minutes prior to the test, the site may be cleaned with alcohol which is allowed to
dry by evaporation.
c. Using a separate syringe for each solution, load the 1 ml tuberculin syringe with 0.1 ml of
control solution or flea extract.
d. Ensure that all air bubbles have been expelled from the loaded syringe, because injection
of air bubbles may force dermal cells apart and create false reactions.
e. The injection sites should be at least 2.5 cm from each other and the injections should be
atraumatic.
f. After gently stretching the skin around the test site, the needle is inserted into the skin at
an angle of approximately ten (10) degrees with the bevel upwards.
g. Stop inserting the needle when the entire bevel is buried in the skin (ideally the bevel
should be visible through the superficial layers of the skin).
h. Inject 0.05 ml of the control solution or flea extract and gently remove the needle to
prevent traumatic hemorrhage.

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i. Retain the remaining 0.05 ml of control solution or flea extract in case the wheal is
unsatisfactory due to movement of the patient or poor injection technique.
j. The skin test should be completed as soon as possible to allow simultaneous comparison
of the flea antigen wheal against the controls.
3. Interpretation:
a. Immediate (IgE mediated) reactivity will cause a wheal within 15 minutes.
b. A wheal that is five (5) or more millimeters greater than the negative control denotes a
positive reaction. However, a strong positive is likely to be close to the histamine
injection in size, and will be a minimum of one (1) centimeter in diameter.
c. If patient is negative at 15 minutes reexamine after 24 hours to check for delayed
reactions.
d. See Overdose procedure if adverse reactions occur.
HYPOSENSITIZATION: DOSAGE AND ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION:
Discussion:
The optimum dosage and route of administration of flea antigen has not been clearly established
and currently many dosage schedules are in use.
Subcutaneous or intradermal injections have been administered with success, 6 7 but it has been
noted that if at least part of each injection is intradermal the response seems improved. 1
A suggested treatment schedule is offered below, however; in the final analysis the dosage and
length of treatment will depend upon the sensitivity and responsiveness of the patient.
Treatment:
The suggested hyposensitization dose is 0.1-0.5 ml of the Flea Antigen at a 1:100 w/v per 25 lbs.
of body weight. Treatments should be initiated with a 0.1 ml/25 lbs. dose and gradually
increased to a maintenance dose of 0.5 ml/25 lbs. The treatment should continue for a 6 to 24
week period.
The injection is administered intradermally at a number of sites with a 1.0 ml sterile
tuberculin syringe, using a 25 or 26 gauge needle 3/8 to ½ inch in length. Intradermal injections
should not exceed 0.2 ml per site or adverse reactions may occur.
SUGGESTED DOSAGE SCHEDULE
Week
Volume of 1:100 w/v Flea
Antigen
per 25 lbs. of Body Weight
1 0.1 ml
2 0.2 ml
3 0.3 ml
4 0.4 ml
5 0.5 ml
6 0.5 ml
Bi-weekly to 24 weeks if necessary
etc.
Boosters can be given if symptoms reoccur or as a prophylactic measure before flea
season. The booster dose should not exceed the last dose given.
HOW SUPPLIED: Flea antigen is supplied in sterile 10 ml vials at a concentration of 1:100
w/v (aqueous only).

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References:
1 Austin, V. H.; Atopic Skin Disease. Modern Veterinary Practice. May, pp. 355-361. 1976.
2 Chamberlain, K. W.; Biological Management of the Allergic Patient. Veterinary Clinics of
North America. 4, pp. 65-78. 1974.
3 Halliwell, R. E. W.; Flea Bite Dermatitis. The Compendium on Continuing Education of
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