Allergy testing, in vivo
Record ID 32010000883
English
Authors' objectives:
In vivo allergy testing is performed on persons with suspected allergic diseases to diagnose immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated allergic disorders. The most common form of diagnostic in vivo allergy testing is skin testing, which is the direct introduction of antigen, or allergen, into the skin either by the percutaneous route (pricked, punctured, or scratched into the skin surface) or by the intradermal, or intracutaneous, route (injection within the dermal layer). Skin tests are used with a directed medical history and physical examination to exclude or confirm IgE-mediated diseases such as allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, and anaphylaxis to airborne allergens, foods, insect venoms, and certain drugs.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.hayesinc.com/
Year Published:
2009
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Hypersensitivity
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2009 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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