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Allergy testing and referral in children.

Marnie Robinson¹, Joanne Smart

¹Immunology and Allergy Fellow, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria. marnie.robinson@rch.org.au

Australian Family Physician

|April 10, 2008

Summary

Accurate diagnosis of childhood allergic diseases is crucial. Specialist paediatric allergists use tests like skin prick testing and RAST to confirm IgE-mediated allergies.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Clinical Immunology

Background:

Allergic diseases are prevalent chronic childhood conditions.
General practitioners frequently manage pediatric allergic diseases.
Understanding referral criteria and diagnostic tests is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline criteria for referring children to a paediatric allergist.
To detail diagnostic tests used by allergists.

Main Methods:

Review of diagnostic criteria for paediatric allergic diseases.
Description of common allergy diagnostic tests.

Main Results:

Accurate diagnosis and allergen avoidance are key for managing allergic diseases.

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Diagnosis of IgE-mediated allergy requires symptom history and specific IgE detection.

Common tests include skin prick testing, RAST, and oral food challenges.

Conclusions:

Specialist referral is indicated for complex pediatric allergy cases.
Reliable diagnostic methods are essential for effective management.
Unorthodox tests may yield misleading results and should be avoided.