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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

S.u. Food allergies. S.a.u. Histamine intolerance.

ImplementationThis section has been translated automatically.

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).

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  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

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer