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  • Title: On the reliability of RAST in childhood food allergy.
    Author: Benincori N, Novarino D, Cantani A, Di Cicco C, Messina E, Perlini R, Businco L.
    Journal: Allergol Immunopathol (Madr); 1983; 11(4):255-60. PubMed ID: 6650311.
    Abstract:
    144 children, showing adverse reactions to cow's milk and/or egg, were studied retrospectively. The case finding criteria used was positive elimination and challenge tests with the offending food (s). Specific IgE against the offending food(s) were found in 70% of cases, the majority of whom exhibited early-onset symptoms. RAST seems to be a useful laboratory test in food allergy characterized by early-onset symptoms. Likewise, RAST may be a valuable tool when severe reactions following the ingestion of food are suspected, and dangerous challenge tests are to be avoided.
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