Use

This test is useful for establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to cashew by identifying the specific allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms. It also helps identify allergens responsible for allergic responses or anaphylactic episodes and confirms sensitization before starting immunotherapy. The test can also evaluate the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom, drugs, or chemical allergens. However, it is not useful for determining residual clinical sensitivity in patients previously treated with immunotherapy or where management does not depend on allergen specificity.