Use

This test is useful for assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the Central Midwest region, including Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. It aids in defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms and identifying allergens responsible for allergic responses or anaphylactic episodes. It is used to confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy and to investigate the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens. However, it is not useful for patients previously treated with immunotherapy to determine if residual clinical sensitivity exists or if the medical management does not depend upon identification of allergen specificity.