Article
Cord serum IgE and early detection of the atopic phenotype: suitable for routine screening?
European journal of pediatrics - 1 Oct 1991
Varonier H S, Lacourt G C, Assimacopoulos A
Abstract excerpt
Cord serum IgE has been shown to be a valuable marker for the prediction of atopy. Our study was designed to verify these findings for possible systematic screening recommendation. Our study consisted of 338 children who were followed from birth to 18 months. Cord serum IgE was measured by paper immunosorbent test and radioimmunoassay. All other data (sex, family history and environment, diet, occurrence of...
Topics
- Dermatitis, Atopic
- Fetal Blood
- Humans
- Hypersensitivity, Immediate
- Immunoglobulin E
- Infant, Newborn
- Phenotype
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Radioimmunoassay