Component resolved diagnostic testing adds clinical utility over existing testing for food allergy-PRO

Allergies are increasing in prevalence and have become a global concern. The traditional diagnosis of an allergic disorder is based on a positive clinical history and a combination of positive skin testing or specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) to a commercial whole allergen extract; these testing modalities, however, present certain limitations. Allergen extracts are aqueous extracts of the crude allergen source containing many components, most of which are irrelevant for clinical allergy diagnosis.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Pro/Con Debates Source Type: research