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Basophil and mast cell activation tests by flow cytometry in immediate drug hypersensitivity: Diagnosis and beyond.
Journal of immunological methods - 1 Aug 2021
Elst Jessy, Sabato Vito, van der Poorten Marie-Line M, Van Gasse Athina L, Van Houdt Michel, Bridts Chris H, Walschot Mark, Timmermans Jean-Pierre, Pintelon Isabel, Mertens Christel, Ebo Didier G
Abstract excerpt
Immediate drug hypersensitivity reactions (IDHRs) constitute a significant health issue with serious consequences of diagnostic error. The primary diagnostics to document IDHRs usually consists of quantification of drug-specific IgE (sIgE) antibodies and skin tests. Unfortunately, the positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) of these tests are not absolutely, which leaves room for new...
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