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What is the main benefit of total IgE testing compared to skin testing?
What is the main benefit of total IgE testing compared to skin testing?
- It is quicker to administer.
- It is less traumatic to the patient. (correct)
- It requires less patient preparation.
- It is more sensitive.
Which type of IgE testing is commonly used to aid in diagnosing allergic rhinitis and asthma?
Which type of IgE testing is commonly used to aid in diagnosing allergic rhinitis and asthma?
- Antigen-Specific IgE testing
- Total IgE testing (correct)
- RAST
- Patch test
What distinguishes newer antigen-specific IgE testing methods from the original RAST method?
What distinguishes newer antigen-specific IgE testing methods from the original RAST method?
- They use enzyme or fluorescent labels instead of radioactivity. (correct)
- They are less expensive.
- They are only performed on children.
- They involve the use of radioactive labels.
Why is allergen-specific IgE testing considered safer than skin testing?
Why is allergen-specific IgE testing considered safer than skin testing?
Which method is regarded as the gold standard for testing contact dermatitis?
Which method is regarded as the gold standard for testing contact dermatitis?
When should a patch test for contact dermatitis ideally be conducted?
When should a patch test for contact dermatitis ideally be conducted?
What is considered a positive reaction in the skin patch test described in the text?
What is considered a positive reaction in the skin patch test described in the text?
What is the purpose of conducting the final evaluation of the skin patch test at 96 to 120 hours?
What is the purpose of conducting the final evaluation of the skin patch test at 96 to 120 hours?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is detected by the MELISA blood test mentioned in the text?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is detected by the MELISA blood test mentioned in the text?
How does the oral food challenge (OFC) proceed in terms of increasing allergen dose?
How does the oral food challenge (OFC) proceed in terms of increasing allergen dose?
What proportion of the population may be affected by Type IV hypersensitivity reactions to nickel according to the text?
What proportion of the population may be affected by Type IV hypersensitivity reactions to nickel according to the text?
What is a possible cause for false negative results in skin testing as indicated in the text?
What is a possible cause for false negative results in skin testing as indicated in the text?
