White paper peanut allergy —part 2: Diagnosis of peanut allergy with special emphasis on molecular component diagnostics

ConclusionThe most important diagnostic measures in determining the diagnosis of peanut allergy are clinical history and detection of sensitizations, also via component-based diagnostics. However, in case of unclear results, the gold standard —an oral food challenge—should always be used.
Source: Allergo Journal International - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research