- Radioimmunosorbent assay of allergens (1972) Ceska M et al. (naver.com)
- The most common type of blood test used is the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA, EIA). (wellspan.org)
- By use of sera of these workers, radioimmunosorbent test (RAST) analysis was performed to assess the presence of platinum specific immunoglobulin-E (IgE) antibodies. (cdc.gov)
- Other lab testing methods, such as radioallergosorbent testing (RAST) or an immunoassay capture test (ImmunoCAP, UniCAP, or Pharmacia CAP), may be used to provide more information. (wellspan.org)
- To reveal supersensitiveness of an organism to possible allergens, the researchers applied a method of skin testing and revealing of specific IgE in blood serum. (nls-diagnostic.org)
- Total IgE and specific IgE to A.fumigatus was found using methods of radioimmunosorbent test in a nuclear medicine laboratory and enzyme multiplied immunoassay in a laboratory of allergens and allergy diagnostics. (nls-diagnostic.org)
- Allergy testing is done to find out what substances (allergens) may cause an allergic reaction. (wellspan.org)
- Thirty five workers were evaluated through skin prick and Paper radioimmunosorbent tests, respiratory symptom questionnaires, and ventilatory capacity studies. (cdc.gov)
- Skin prick test. (wellspan.org)
- An intradermal allergy test may be done when a substance does not cause a reaction in the skin prick test but is still suspected as an allergen for that person. (wellspan.org)
- The intradermal test is more sensitive than the skin prick test but is more often positive in people who do not have symptoms to that allergen ( false-positive test results ). (wellspan.org)
- antiglobulin test (AGT) a test for nonagglutinating antibodies against red cells, using antihuman globulin antibody to agglutinate red cells coated with the nonagglutinating antibody. (thefreedictionary.com)
- The direct antiglobulin test detects antibodies bound to circulating red cells in vivo. (thefreedictionary.com)
- The indirect antiglobulin test detects serum antibodies that bind to red cells in an in vitro incubation step. (thefreedictionary.com)
- Among 13 bakers with respiratory complaints (asthma and/or rhinitis), 11 showed positive reactions to wheat flour extract when tested in histamine release from basophil leukocytes radioallergosorbent test and skin test, whereas further 2 were positive in the basophil test only. (nih.gov)
- radioimmunosorbent test" Taber's Medical Dictionary, Taber's Online, https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/731908/all/radioimmunosorbent_test. (tabers.com)
- Eight workers were found to be immunologically sensitized to one or more tested antigen. (cdc.gov)
- significant mean across shift reductions in ventilatory capacity were noted, particularly for workers with positive skin tests to fish flour antigen. (cdc.gov)
- Fifteen of the current workers (14%) exhibited positive skin tests, as indexed by immediate reactivity at a dose of 10(-3) gram/milliliter or less. (cdc.gov)
- The children were interviewed about symptoms of atopic diseases, and skin test reactivity, serum total IgE, lung function, and airway responsiveness were measured. (hindawi.com)
- Ames test a strain of Salmonella typhimurium that lacks the enzyme necessary for histidine synthesis is cultured in the absence of histidine and in the presence of the suspected mutagen and certain enzymes known to activate procarcinogens. (thefreedictionary.com)
- Spearman's statistical methods, and particularly the application of factor analysis, played an important role in the further development of testing. (thefreedictionary.com)
- The authors conclude that employees with positive immunoglobulin-E or skin tests may be at increased risk of becoming symptomatic over time. (cdc.gov)
- Of the former workers no longer exposed to platinum, eight (27%) also demonstrated positive platinum skin tests. (cdc.gov)
- No differences were found in this prevalence between animal feed workers with positive and negative skin tests to house dust or to fish flour or among those with increased or normal immunoglobulin-E, except for dyspnea. (cdc.gov)
- Skin tests are usually done because they are rapid, reliable, and generally less expensive than blood tests, but either type of test may be used. (wellspan.org)
- Blood tests are not as sensitive as skin tests but are often used for people who are not able to have skin tests. (wellspan.org)
- Has had positive skin tests to many foods. (wellspan.org)
- Clinical methods of investigations included examination by a therapist, clinical and biochemical blood tests, fiber-optic bronchoscopy, study of external respiration function. (nls-diagnostic.org)
- The authors conclude that animal food dust probably causes direct irritant airway reactions as was indicated by in-vitro testing. (cdc.gov)
- This allows many substances to be tested at the same time. (wellspan.org)
- The passing of all tests provided for by the curriculum during a particular semester (as a rule, no more than six) is a necessary prerequisite for the student's admission to the final examination period. (thefreedictionary.com)
- automated reagin test (ART) a modification of the rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test for use with automated analyzers used in clinical chemistry. (thefreedictionary.com)
- Neurocognitive function tests and visual ERP under Go/NoGo conditions, were implemented. (bvsalud.org)
- aptitude tests tests designed to determine ability to undertake study or training in a particular field. (thefreedictionary.com)
- The principles of testing research were applied to man's higher mental functions by the French psychologist A. Binet: his series of tests in 1891 included tasks that tested memory, types of representation, attention, and aesthetic and ethical feelings. (thefreedictionary.com)
- radioimmunosorbent test is a topic covered in the Taber's Medical Dictionary . (tabers.com)
- radioimmunosorbent test Taber's Medical Dictionary, Taber's Online. (tabers.com)
- alkali denaturation test a spectrophotometric method for determining the concentration of fetal (F) hemoglobin. (thefreedictionary.com)
- In 1883 the English psychologist F. Galton worked out the theoretical foundations of testing-namely, the use of a series of identical trials with a large number of individuals, the statistical processing of the results, and the provision of standards of evaluation. (thefreedictionary.com)
- Your allergy test results may show that allergy treatment is a choice for you. (wellspan.org)
- Has hives or another skin condition, such as eczema , that makes it hard to see the results of skin testing. (wellspan.org)
- Many medicines can affect the results of a skin test. (wellspan.org)
- Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will show. (wellspan.org)
- During this test, a small amount of the allergen solution is injected into the skin. (wellspan.org)
- This test is done by placing a drop of a solution containing a possible allergen on the skin, and a series of scratches or needle pricks allows the solution to enter the skin. (wellspan.org)
- For a skin patch test, the allergen solution is placed on a pad that is taped to the skin for 24 to 72 hours. (wellspan.org)
- For the intradermal test, a needle is used to inject the allergen solution deeper into the skin. (wellspan.org)