Two screening methods for detection of specific IgE to inhalant allergens. Comparison with skin prick test and RAST
Scordamaglia, A.; Passalacqua, G.; Ruffoni, S.; Parodi, M.N.; Ciprandi, G.; Canonica, G.W.
Journal of Investigational Allergology and Clinical Immunology 1(5): 324-329
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 1018-9068 PMID: 1669590 Document Number: 380313
We analyzed the technical features of two new screening methods for detection of specific IgE to inhalant allergens. Moreover, their diagnostic accuracy was evaluated comparing the results obtained from the procedures with those from RAST and skin prick test (SPT) in a group of 30 symptomatic allergic patients. The procedures employ a classic ELISA method, where the presence of IgE is revealed by a colored reaction. These two assays appeared to be quick, inexpensive and easy to use. The results obtained showed significant correlations with both RAST and SPT, in particular for Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Parietaria officinalis and grasses, which are the allergens chiefly responsible for respiratory atopy in our area.