[Comparison of Phadiatop and skin tests in 130 patients with suspected allergic rhinitis].
OBJECTIVE
To establish the degree of coincidence in the results obtained from allergic skin-tests (prick-test) and the screening determination of specific IgE (Phadiatop) on a sample of patients with suspected allergic rhinitis (AR).


METHODS
Prospective study of 130 patients with suspected AR, on whom we carried out prick-test and Phadiatop, comparing the results of both tests.


RESULTS
The results of both tests were similar in 118 patients (89%). There were false negatives and false positives with both methods.


CONCLUSIONS
The diagnosis of AR is based on a precise clinical history, complemented with prick-testing. The prick-test is considered the main test for the diagnosis of AR. In selected cases it is indicated to complete the study with the determination of serum specific IgE against the suspected allergens. The Phadiatop test is a specific IgE test for multiple allergens being its main use as a screening test in AR, mainly for outpatient cases.
Montojo
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Unidad ORL, Hospital Ruber International, Madrid.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012698:Serologic Tests / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D012882:Skin Tests
D007073:Immunoglobulin E