Prick-to-price test

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Test for the diagnosis of an IgE-mediated allergic reaction of the immediate type (type I allergy) with native allergens (e.g. food) on the skin.

Indication
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Implementation
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The prick needle is used to transfer the native allergen from the fruit (or another allergen carrier) into the patient's skin. The reading of the reactions takes place as in a "usual" prick test after 20 minutes ( type I allergy).

Literature
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  1. Vassilopoulou E et al (2007) Severe Immediate Allergic Reactions to Grapes: Part of a Lipid Transfer Protein-Associated Clinical Syndrome. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 143: 92-102

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020