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Mixing Concerns: Cross-Reactivity & Proteolytic Enzymes
Use of Allergen Extracts > Mixing Allergens > Mixing Concerns: Cross-Reactivity & Proteolytic Enzymes Mixing Concerns: Cross-Reactivity & Proteolytic Enzymes Some patients who present as polyallergic may require treatment with a mixture of different clinically relevant allergens. In the United States, it is standard practice to mix multiple allergens into a single treatment vial. This is…
Skin Testing Supplies
Skin Testing Supplies Once you have reviewed the appropriate procedures, established your diagnostic panel, and ordered your supplies, you are ready to begin testing patients. Most practices will diagnose their patients by skin testing using glycerinated extracts and a sterile, disposable skin test device. Depending on the patient’s clinical history and the allergist’s training and…
Taxonomy - Weeds
Taxonomy – Weeds Weeds tend to show significant cross-reactivity between members of the same family and genus. Regionally prevalent representatives from each family and/or genus should be considered in your diagnostic panel.