Skin prick tests and allergy diagnosis

João Antunes; Luís  Borrego; Ana  Romeira; Paula  Pinto

doi:10.1016/S0301-0546(09)71728-8

Skin prick tests and allergy diagnosis

João Antunes, Luís Borrego, Ana Romeira, Paula Pinto

NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas (NMS|FCM)

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Abstract

Skin testing remains an essential diagnostic tool. in modern allergy practice. A significant variability has been reported regarding technical procedures, interpretation of results and documentation. This review has the aim of consolidating methodological recommendations through a critical analysis on past and recent data. This will allow a better understanding on skin prick test (SPT) history; technique; (contra-) indications; interpretation of results; diagnostic pitfalls; adverse reactions; and variability factors. (c) 2008 SEICAP. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L. All rights reserved.

Original language	Unknown
Pages (from-to)	155-164
Journal	Allergologia et Immunopathologia
Volume	37
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0301-0546(09)71728-8
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2009

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