COMPARISON OF 3 PRICK TEST METHODS WITH THE INTRADERMAL TEST AND WITH THE RAST IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF MITE ALLERGY

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  • 1 January 1982
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 48  (4) , 235-239
Abstract
Three prick test methods were compared in the diagnosis of mite allergy.sbd.the Morrow Brown standardized needle, the Multi-test device and a modified prick test. They were compared with the intradermal test and with specific IgE antibodies measured by RAST [radioallergosorbent test]. Thirty patients and 10 control subjects were tested. The intradermal test was always positive in patients but induced 2 false positive reactions. All prick test methods gave false negative reactions. The Multi-Test device produced intermediate reactions between prick test and intradermal test.