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The increase in the prevalence of adverse reactions to foods and drugs represents a constant challenge to the development
of new methods of diagnosis. A meta-analysis on published studies concerning the clinical usefulness of the Basophil activation
test (BAT) in these reactions was performed. High sensibilities and specificities can be achieved if certain technical requirements
are observed. BAT results have a positive and high significant correlations with other routine diagnostic methods such as skin
tests, serum specific IgE and oral controlled challenge. Efficacy of diagnosis can be improved with the combined use of BAT and
other techniques. In order to achieve a well-conducted evaluation on the diagnosis of hypersensitivity reactions to foods and
drugs the best options should be
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Hipersensibilidade Alimentar Hipersensibilidade a Medicamentos Basófilos
Citation
Rev Port Imunoalergol. 2005; 13(2):153-64
Publisher
Sociedade Portuguesa de Alergologia e Imunologia Clínica