title: [Quality to allegy testing and interpretation of its results].
abstract: Medication and immunotherapy for allergy and guidance for the avoidance of allergens are determined on the basis of a skin-prick test. The testing must be performed in a standardized manner of good quality. Testing quality is not in accord with the present-day requirements everywhere. Interpretation of the test result requires experience and knowledge of the test's nature. Testing should be concentrated into larger units and testing services rearranged. A testing service system for doctors within the Finnish capital region and test reaction reading keys to the aid of clinicians have been developed at the Helsinki University Central Hospital.
authors.affiliation: HYKS:n iho- ja allergiasairaala, PL 160, 00029 HUS.
authors.forename: Tari
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Haahtela
authors.forename: Leena
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Petman
authors.forename: Salme
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Järvenpää
authors.forename: Hannu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kautiainen
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007428:Intradermal Tests / Q000592:standards; D012882:Skin Tests / Q000592:standards*