Allergy Diagnostic Tests
		82%	A very good overview of the various allergy diagnostic tests, including Total IgE Assay, Phadiatop, RAST Paediatric Food Mix, the range of RAST Tests, and costs involved. Laboratory Specialities (LabSpec)   SouthAfrica
Your comments			This was an absolutely great article. I became aware of the cap rast by seeing a feature article on it on Fox TV network in the USA. From: Clare Flocco

			Ask the Expert - IgE
		49%	Why is analysis of IgE and IgG important is the diagnosis of ABPA? American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology   USA
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			Chronic Fatigue Investigation & Laboratory tests
		85%	Chronic and ill-defined illnesses such as chronic fatigue(CFS) are opportunities for developers of tests and treaments to market an array of unproven products and services. Some tests are well-motivated but don't work, most are expensive and distracting, a few are downright fraudulent. There are a number of basic tests, familiar to all physicians that screen for the most important major diseases that could present as chronic fatigue. This site lists tests which, although not exhaustive, is of value. This site also lists tests with two ratings on a 1 to 10 scale. The first rating is an estimate of the validity of the test - does the test actually do what people claim? - how reliably does it measure what it is supposed to measure? The second rating shows the value of the test either in assessing the mechanism of symptom production or in directing treatment. An excellent page and very useful. Solutions For Health Problems - Environmed Research Inc. & Alpha Nutrition Educational Programs   Canada
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			Coconut Allergy
		67%	Coconut (Cocos nucifera) belongs to the Aracaceae family (palm family). A nut is defined as one-seeded fruit with a hard pericarp (ripened ovary wall). The coconut, technically speaking is not a true nut, but a "drupe" or "dry drupe". This "false nut" is a seed- bearing; hard, inner layer (endocarp) of a fruit (called a drupe). In dry drupes the outer layer or husk sometimes split open or withers. The Auckland Allergy Clinic   New Zealand
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			Diagnosis - Laboratory Tests
		89%	Blood Eosinophil Count, Sputum Eosinophilia, Serum IgE, Chest X-ray, Other Examinations, Allergy Tests Asthma Cure   India
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			Food Allergy Testing
		58%	Immunologist Dr. Rohan Ameratunga explains how allergies are diagnosed.. Advantages of RAST testing, Advantages of skin testing, Disadvantages of RAST tests, Disadvantages of skin tests, The role of IgG antibodies, Short term elimination diets, Food challenges, Treatment of food allergy, A final note of caution. Allergy New Zealand   New Zealand
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			General Information about Allergy
		0%	What is ALLERGY?, Who is prone to develop allergy?, Types of Allergy, General recommendations, Signs and symptoms of Allergy, Allergy and concomitant diseases, Finding the cause, Factors contributing to development of allergy, Diagnosis of allergy, Allergy tests, General recommendations for indoor allergen avoidance, Measures for bedroom. Paediatric Allergy Unit of La Fe Hospital of Valencia   Spain
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			IgE and RAST Values
		42%	IgE and Phadiotop values and range Allergy Society of South Africa (ALLSA)   SouthAfrica
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			ImmunoCAP Allergy Blood Test ImmunoCAP Allergy Blood Test
		2%	A brief overview on ImmunoCap allergy blood tests. Is It Allergy?   USA
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			In Vitro Allergy Tests
		62%	Inside the RAST Test: In Vitro tests sound very complicated, but actually they are mechanically fairly simple. Here's how they work. A brief but good overview. Associates in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck & Facial Plastic Surgery   USA
Your comments			Good overview. Could be improved by linking to a more in depth description of the RAST test. From: Dr. C. Hale

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