PRIST, RAST, and beyond. Diagnosis and therapy.
The measurement of total and specific IgE antibody by in vitro methods offers a significant advance in the diagnosis and management of allergic patients. These tests allow the physician to combine a precise diagnosis with an evaluation of patient sensitivity to provide care in a cost-effective manner.
D000485:Allergens / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000032:analysis; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test; D011863:Radioimmunoassay; D011864:Radioimmunosorbent Test; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
D000485:Allergens; D007073:Immunoglobulin E