Food Allergy and Intolerance Testing
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Blood tests A specific IgE test, formally known as Radio Allergo Sorbent Test (RAST) is carried out by measuring the amount of IgE antibodies to a suspect food in the blood. The results are interpreted with a detailed clinical history to give a diagnosis of IgE mediated food allergy. This blood test can be organised by your GP or hospital clinician. There are commercial companies who offer a similar blood test called MAST (Multi-Allergen Screening Test). However, as they do not have your detailed clinical history, it is difficult for Common words
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تاریخ انتشار 2014