Laboratory examination for allergy

Allergy is in constant progression in industrialized countries. whet e it affects almost one out of five people and changes the quality of life of those who stiffer from it These hypersensitivity conditions require early diagnosis which, in addition to the initial care of the illness. allows its evolution to be anticipated Studies cm the quantitative value of specific serum IgE have allowed LIS to associate such data with the likelihood of a clinical reaction or to establish the probable evolution of the disease Recent progress in molecular biology. which has led to the synthesis of Individual allergenic components (native and recombinant). has provided a real turning point for allergy diagnosis With these molecules, it is now possible to establish for each patient a spectrum of LIE sensitivities, which can be associated with prognostic factors in terms of seventy and/or persistence of the allergic disease (C) 2010 Elsevier Masson SAS All rights reserved