Immunoglobulin E antibodies against a reactive dye--a case report.
The presence of specific IgE (immunoglobulin E) antibodies against a conjugate between human serum albumin and a reactive azo dye (Levafix Goldgelb E-3GA, Reactive Orange 67) was demonstrated by the radioallergosorbent test (RAST), RAST inhibition, and skin prick tests in an occupationally exposed subject with symptoms of mainly rhinoconjunctivitis.
D000328:Adult; D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003233:Conjunctivitis, Allergic / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000032:analysis*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000209:etiology*; D012882:Skin Tests; D013783:Textile Industry
D004396:Coloring Agents; D007073:Immunoglobulin E