Allergy testing pg. 32 also pg 35 Allergy skin testing

Question 1

What does a allergy test measure?

Answer 1

The IgE. pts that have an allergy increase their IgE in the presence of an allergen

Question 2

What is the preferred method of allergy testing and why?

Allergy blood testing or allergy skin testing

Answer 2

Allergy skin testing is preferred because it is cheaper,more sensitive, more specific, and simpler to use