The study is based on allergy tests using skin prick tests and blood tests from 788 subjects, between the ages of 16 and 60 years of age and living in Vastra Gotaland. (sciencedaily.com)
In order to diagnose an allergy, most common methods include skin prick testing and blood testing for specific allergen born antibody. (luzalmond.com)
To detect food allergies, physicians typically use skin prick tests or blood tests that measure levels of allergen - specific IgE (sIgE), a protein made by the immune system. (sciencedaily.com)