10.1055/b-0039-169520 16 Skin Testing: IntradermalChristine B. Franzese 16.1 Getting into (not under) Someone’s Skin Intradermal testing is another skin testing technique that can be used to diagnose allergies, either alone…
10.1055/b-0039-169519 15 Skin Testing: PrickChristine B. Franzese 15.1 Most Interesting Information Prick testing is the workhorse of allergy testing. It is commonly done without needles and (relatively) pain-free. It’s also…
10.1055/b-0039-169522 18 Specific Immunoglobulin E Testing for Inhalant AllergyJames W. Mims, Matthew W. Ryan, Cecelia C. Damask 18.1 Getting Serious About Serum When a patient is allergic to birch pollen,…
10.1055/b-0039-169521 17 Skin Testing: Blended TechniquesChristine B. Franzese 17.1 Most Interesting Information Skin prick testing is fast, reliable, and requires less skill to perform, but some allergists desire more information…
10.1055/b-0039-169518 14 Conditions That Can Impact Skin TestingChristine B. Franzese 14.1 Setting the Stage for Success Once the decision has been made to proceed with diagnostic testing, the next decision…
