[Quality to allegy testing and interpretation of its results].
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.
Haahtela
Tari
T
HYKS:n iho- ja allergiasairaala, PL 160, 00029 HUS.
Petman
Leena
L
Järvenpää
Salme
S
Kautiainen
Hannu
H
D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007428:Intradermal Tests / Q000592:standards; D012882:Skin Tests / Q000592:standards*