Sensitivity and specificity of standardised allergen extracts in skin prick test for diagnoses of IgE-mediated respiratory allergies

Abstract Background Skin prick tests (SPTs) are essential for the diagnosis of IgE-mediated allergy and are influenced by extract quality, biological potency and concentration of allergen. Methods In this open multicentre study 431 patients, aged 18–64 years were enrolled. Patients had a history of...

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Main Authors: Nicola Wagner, Michael Rudert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-02-01
Series:Clinical and Translational Allergy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13601-019-0248-9