food allergy food hypersensitivity
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 16 years of age or older, mentally competent Patients suspected for food allergy Signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Antihistamines used in the last 72 hours before de skin test. Eczema present on the skin, namely the arm. Unable to discontinue corticosteroid containing creams/ointment on the skin (the last 3 day's before the skin test). Use of more than 10 mg prednisone (relative contraindication).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The results of skin tests performed as a skin prick test (SPT) are comparable to the results of skin tests performed as a prick to prick test (PTP). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The results of both skin test methods (SPT and PTP) are comparable with the specific allergic complaints reported in the questionnaire. The results of both skin test methods (SPT and PTP) are comparable to the measured serum IgE . | — |
Countries
Netherlands