Once the range of possible allergens has been narrowed down with a test for the detection of food-specific IgE antibodies (skin prick testing or blood tests), […]
Basophil activation test (BAT) is a blood test used for the diagnosis of allergy to substances such as foods, drugs and inhalants. A sample of blood […]
IgE or immunoglobulin E is an antibody involved in the classic allergic reactions (type I reactions). In a blood analysis one can measure serum total IgE, […]
IgE or immunoglobulin E is an antibody involved in the classic allergic reactions (type I reactions). It can be measured in a blood analysis. Everybody has […]
Patch tests or epicutaneous tests are diagnostic procedures to diagnose contact dermatitis, which are allergic reactions mediated by cells (also called type IV reactions). The test […]
The intradermal test is used to confirm allergic sensitization to suspected allergens. The purpose of the test is to find out if a patient has specific […]
Diagnostic test used to confirm allergic sensitization to suspected allergens. It consists in placing a drop of an allergen extract and then slightly puncturing the skin; […]