Indicaciones e interpretación de las pruebas alérgicas cutáneas y serológicas

Abstract

Protocols for in vivo and in vitro tests used in the study of allergic reactions are presented with special emphasis on the former. In vivo tests include the identification of specific IgE by intraepidermal and intradermal immediate hypersensitivity testing as well as the identification of sensitised T-lymphocytes in delayed hypersensitivity skin tests. Among the in vitro tests, the methods used for the quantification of allergen-specific IgE are described.