Diagnostics Flashcards
1
Q
RAST (radioallergosorbent test)
A
Blood test
- more specific than skin test
- only one needle stick
- More expensive
- cannot measure pt. response to allergen as with skin tests
2
Q
Eosinophil count
A
Blood test
Can help to identify if symptoms are due to allergy
3
Q
Eosinophil smear
A
Not done much anymore
- smear nasal mucosa to determine if increased number of eosinophils
4
Q
Serum IgE
A
Blood test
determine if symptoms are due to allergy
5
Q
Skin patch and skin prick test
A
help diagnosis atopy
-can identify specific allergens
6
Q
Oral food challenges
A
Feeding patient increasingly large portions of suspected food.
- done in clinic
- to detect food allegies
