This all-inclusive reference takes a rational approach to the use and
interpretation of the most important clinical and laboratory immunology tests
available for confirming the presence of immune dysfunction and guiding
therapy-including every major allergy test for the first time in a single
source.
Facilitates objective discussion between patients and physicians or other health
care professionals by including unconventional and unproven tests
Providing a better understanding of the indications, benefits, and limitations
of current tests, Diagnostic Testing of Allergic Disease
discusses percutaneous and intracutaneous testing
explains patch and delayed-type hypersensitivity testing
describes rhinoscopy, ophthalmoscopy, ocular biopsy and culture, otoscopy, and
audiometry
covers food and nasal challenges, and specific