Abstract
The aim of this study is to evaluate serum specific-IgE in a large group of polysensitized patients with the same SPT result (such as ++++) comparing two diagnostic methods. Six hundred ten patients (310 females; median age 32 years) suffering from allergic rhinitis were studied. Serum specific-IgE were measured by ImmunoCap assay. Skin prick test was also performed. There was a significant difference between serum specific-IgE values in these polysensitized patients. In conclusion, the serum specific-IgE measurement in polysensitized patients seems to be more appropriate than SPT.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1293-1295 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology
- Immunology
- Immunology and Allergy