Immunology Flashcards
1
Q
Define refractory anaphylaxis
A
No improvement to symptoms after 2 doses of IM adrenaline
2
Q
When is skin prick testing read vs skin patch testing?
A
Skin prick testing can be read after 15-20 minutes. Skin patch testing is read 48 hours after patch removal.
3
Q
What is a RAST test?
A
A radioallergosorbent test (RAST) is a blood test that measures the amount of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in the blood to determine if someone is allergic to a substance
