Proper allergen selection for serum specific IgE test in children.
10.4168/aard.2018.6.5.237
- Author:
Yong Ju LEE
1
;
Hyeon Jong YANG
;
Jong Seo YOON
;
Man Yong HAN
;
Chang Keun KIM
;
Jin Tack KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pedaitrics, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Allergens;
Atopic dermatitis;
Allergic rhinitis;
Asthma
- MeSH:
Allergens;
Antibodies;
Asthma;
Child*;
Dermatitis, Atopic;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Hypersensitivity;
Immunoglobulin E*;
Insurance Coverage;
Rhinitis, Allergic;
Skin
- From:Allergy, Asthma & Respiratory Disease
2018;6(5):237-240
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Identifying allergic sensitization is important for the proper diagnosis and management of allergic diseases. Skin prick testing and measuring serum specific IgE antibodies are standard tests to confirm allergic sensitization. Skin prick testing has many advantages, but it is difficult to perform on young children. Serum specific IgE can be easily performed on young children, but it can be performed only up to 12 antigens in patients younger than 6 years due to insurance coverage. Therefore, it is important to select appropriate antigens for the patients. Appropriate allergens may vary depending on the patient's age, accompanying disease, and residential area, so that detailed history taking is essential for proper allergen selection. In this review, we will discuss considerations for selecting appropriate allergens for clinicians when performing an allergy test on difficult-to-test children under 6 years of age.
