Is the Skin Prick Test (SPT) for milk useful for diagnosis of Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA) in infants?

The criteria of CMA diagnosis were: clinical history, presence of specific IgE for milk (SPT >= 3 mm or RAST >= 3.5 KU/L) and positive oral challenge test for milk (open or double blind placebo controlled).

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2009-02, Vol.123 (2), p.S189-S189
Main Authors: Oliveira, V.P, Castro, A.B.M, Pegas, A.P.M, Gushken, A.K, Pastorino, A.C, Fomin, Â.B.F, Jacob, C.M.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergies
Allergy and Immunology
Milk
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Summary:The criteria of CMA diagnosis were: clinical history, presence of specific IgE for milk (SPT >= 3 mm or RAST >= 3.5 KU/L) and positive oral challenge test for milk (open or double blind placebo controlled).
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2008.12.717