PRIST, RAST, and beyond. Diagnosis and therapy.

Otolaryngol Clin North Am

Published: November 1985

The measurement of total and specific IgE antibody by in vitro methods offers a significant advance in the diagnosis and management of allergic patients. These tests allow the physician to combine a precise diagnosis with an evaluation of patient sensitivity to provide care in a cost-effective manner.

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