In-vitro-Diagnostik von Nahrungsmittel-Allergien

Measurement of allergen-specific IgE represents the most useful diagnostic in-vitro test in food allergy, usually being performed after case history and skin test. Hundreds of single allergens and combinations are offered by a number of manufacturers. Different allergens, detection and calibration methods lead to a lack of comparibility of test results, which can also differ substantially from case history, skin test and food challenge results. Cellular laboratory tests should be used for food allergy testing only in individual cases or scientific studies.