Researchers from Mount Sinai Hospital have reported that by doing a simple blood test, people can predict if they have severe allergic reactions to peanuts and seafood. Physicians typically use skin prick tests or blood tests that measure levels of allergen-specific IgE (sIgE), a protein made by the immune system. However, these tests cannot predict the severity of allergic reactions. A simple, safe blood test can now accurately predict the severity of each ...Friday 3 April 2015
Peanut and Seafood Allergy can Now be Revealed Through a Blood Test
Researchers from Mount Sinai Hospital have reported that by doing a simple blood test, people can predict if they have severe allergic reactions to peanuts and seafood. Physicians typically use skin prick tests or blood tests that measure levels of allergen-specific IgE (sIgE), a protein made by the immune system. However, these tests cannot predict the severity of allergic reactions. A simple, safe blood test can now accurately predict the severity of each ...
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