Radiocontrast media hypersensitivity: skin testing differentiates allergy from non-allergic reactions and identifies a safe alternative as proven by intravenous provocation

ConclusionsThe diagnostic sensitivity of intradermal RCM testing to identify allergic patients is high in both, immediate-type and delayed-type RCM allergy. Intravenous provocation with a skin test-negative RCM is safe and enables identification of a tolerated alternative RCM. Additional skin testing of iodine solution is required to identify patients with iodine allergy.
Source: The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research