Interpretation of position paper from the World Allergy Organization for IgE allergy diagnostics and other relevant tests in allergy(part one: in vivo tests)

VernacularTitle:世界过敏组织关于IgE介导过敏反应的诊断及过敏反应其他相关检测方法立场文件解读(一)——体内检测
Author: Fengxia XUE ; Changhao ZHANG ; Li XIANG ; Kunling SHEN
From: Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(6):438-442
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Currently, testing for immunoglobulin E (IgE) sensitization is the cornerstone for the diagnosis and management of allergic diseases, including environmental control measures, medications, and/or allergen immunotherapy.In 2020, the World Allergy Organization (WAO) published a position paper on IgE allergy diagnostics and other relevant tests in allergy, both in vivo and in vitro.This paper aim to interpret both the skin prick test (SPT) and the intradermal test (IDT) in vivo diagnosis.The indications, technical methods, measurement and interpretation of result, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of these two diagnostic skin tests.In addition, and supplementary explanations are made on individual issues for a better understanding.