Korean J Pediatr.  2007 May;50(5):409-415. 10.3345/kjp.2007.50.5.409.

Allergic skin test

• Son BK
• Lim DH

• KMID: 2072875
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2007.50.5.409

Abstract

Allergy skin prick test and intradermal test represent one of the major tools in the diagnosis of IgE- mediated diseases like as atopic asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, food and drug allergy, and insect bite when properly performed. Skin tests are of particular importance in fields such as allergen standardization, pharmacology, and epidemiology. Even if skin tests seem easy to perform, adequate and proper interpretation requires well-trained physicians who can recognize the numerous factors that may modify the results of skin tests.

Keyword

Allergic skin test; Prick test; Intradermal test

MeSH Terms

Asthma
Dermatitis, Atopic
Diagnosis
Drug Hypersensitivity
Epidemiology
Hypersensitivity
Insect Bites and Stings
Intradermal Tests
Pharmacology
Rhinitis
Skin Tests*
Skin*