Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Skin testing for allergic diseases: techniques, indications and interpretations

G V Villacorte

    Paediatrician
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Allergy skin tests remain highly sensitive for detecting specific antibodies, but require standardized allergen extracts and expert interpretation. A positive test supports a diagnosis made through thorough patient history and physical examination.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Pertussis booster vaccination and immediate hypersensitivity.

    Annals of allergy·1985
    Same author

    Nature and incidence of serum precipitins against aeroallergens in non-atopic individuals.

    Annals of allergy·1984
    Same author

    Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome (Kawasaki disease) - a case report.

    The Nebraska medical journal·1980
    Same author

    Desquamative interstitial pneumonia associated with granulomatous lymphadenopathy.

    Chest·1977
    Same author

    Immunologic responses of experimental animals to green algae.

    The Journal of allergy·1969

    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Allergy Diagnostics

    Background:

    • Serologic methods for allergy diagnosis have advanced significantly.
    • The traditional skin test remains a practical and sensitive assay for dermal-bound reaginic antibody detection.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the enduring value of allergy skin testing.
    • To discuss the requirements for optimizing and interpreting skin tests.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing serologic and skin test methodologies for allergy.
    • Discussion on the clinical application and interpretation of skin test results.

    Main Results:

    • Properly performed skin tests are the most sensitive practical assay for specific dermal-bound reaginic antibody.
    • Standardization of allergen extracts is crucial for enhancing test value.
    • Skin test interpretation demands the expertise of trained allergists.

    Conclusions:

    • Allergy skin tests are a valuable supportive tool in diagnosing allergic diseases.
    • A comprehensive medical history and physical examination are essential for accurate diagnosis.
    • Further standardization of allergen extracts will improve the utility of skin testing.

    Related Experiment Videos