IN VITRO DIAGNOSIS OF ALLERGY RADIOALLERGOSORBENT TEST (RAST) STUDIES WITH SOME ALLERGENS COMMONLY ENCOUNTERED IN AUSTRALIA

Abstract
The radioallergosorbent test (RAST) is proving valuable for experimental work in allergy research and as an in‐vitro supplement in the diagnosis of clinical allergy. A detailed description of the materials and procedures required to establish the technique as a routine laboratory method, and data obtained in setting up the method for use with a variety of allergens commonly encountered in Australia are presented.