EAACI/GA2LEN Position paper: Present status of the atopy patch test

A number of scientific reports have been published on patch tests with protein allergens performed on patients with atopic eczema (AE). Evaluation of eczematous skin lesions with an atopy patch test (APT) can be used as a diagnostic tool in characterizing patients with aeroallergen‐ and food‐trigger...

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Published in:Allergy (Copenhagen) 2006-12, Vol.61 (12), p.1377-1384
Main Authors: Turjanmaa, K., Darsow, U., Niggemann, B., Rancé, F., Vanto, T., Werfel, T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aeroallergens
Allergy and Immunology - instrumentation
Allergy and Immunology - standards
atopic dermatitis
atopic eczema
atopy patch test
food
Humans
Hypersensitivity, Immediate - diagnosis
Patch Tests
Societies, Medical
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Summary:A number of scientific reports have been published on patch tests with protein allergens performed on patients with atopic eczema (AE). Evaluation of eczematous skin lesions with an atopy patch test (APT) can be used as a diagnostic tool in characterizing patients with aeroallergen‐ and food‐triggered AE. Indications for testing with APT, choice of allergens (aeroallergens and foods), test materials and technique, including present knowledge on sensitivity and specificity, are reviewed on the basis of available literature. This position paper also points out the need for future research on the clinical use of the APT.
ISSN:0105-4538
1398-9995
DOI:10.1111/j.1398-9995.2006.01136.x