[Complex immunological examination of patients with allergic diseases]

Allergy is now acknowledged as one form of immunopathology, and the authors propose a protocol of comprehensive immunological examinations for the diagnosis of allergic diseases. This protocol includes the methods of examination and interpretation of the results, permitting the physician detect the predominant mechanism of allergic reaction (reagin, immunocomplex, or cytotoxic) determining the scientifically-based approach to selection of immune therapy.