Journal article
Diagnostic testing in the evaluation of food allergy.
- Eigenmann PA Pediatric Allergy Unit, Childrens Hospital, University Hospitals of Geneva, 6, rue Willy-Donze, CH-1211 Geneva 14, Switzerland. Philippe.Eigenmann@hcuge.ch
- Oh JW
- Beyer K
- 2011-04-02
Published in:
- Pediatric clinics of North America. - 2011
English
Food-related symptoms are frequent in childhood, and pediatricians are often requested to initiate a food allergy diagnostic workup. A careful history is the cornerstone for assessing whether tests are needed and which diagnostic procedures are most appropriate. Skin prick tests should be performed only according to standard procedures by a skilled health professional. Determining serum IgE levels (in vitro tests) are available for a wide range of foods. Of utmost importance is the need to correlate test results to the clinical picture. When a conclusion cannot be reached, oral food challenges should be performed for a definite diagnosis.
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- English
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- DOI 10.1016/j.pcl.2011.02.003
- PMID 21453806
- Persistent URL
- https://sonar.ch/global/documents/240251
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