A comparison of in-vitro allergy diagnostic assays.
Investigation, comparison, and discussion of various assays, both old and new, is beneficial for physicians using, or intending to use, an in-vitro assay for allergy diagnosis. Such investigation can prevent abuse and ensure the reliability of in-vitro testing for atopic allergy as a method of diagnosis.
Department of Otolaryngology, University of California, San Francisco.
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D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D007159:Immunologic Tests; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test