title: Clinical accuracy of updated version of the Phadebas RAST test.
abstract: The clinical sensitivity and specificity of an updated version of the Phadebas RAST test were superior to that of the conventional Phadebas system. In comparison to a three-hour first incubation, an overnight first stage incubation did not contribute to an improvement in the over-all clinical effectiveness of the test system. However, the prolonged first stage incubation did contribute to a better resolution between the normal, non-atopic control group and the atopic patient population.
mesh_terms: D000528:Alternaria / Q000276:immunology; D000818:Animals; D001666:Binding Sites, Antibody; D001667:Binding, Competitive; D002415:Cats; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E; D008895:Milk, Human / Q000276:immunology; D009299:Nasal Provocation Tests; D006109:Poaceae; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test / Q000379:methods*; D011863:Radioimmunoassay / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D007073:Immunoglobulin E