Allergy Blood Testing
Also known as: RAST test; Radioallergosorbent test; Allergy screen
Formal name: Allergen-specific IgE antibody test
Related tests: Total IgE; Complete blood count (CBC); White blood cell differential count; Eosinophil count; Basophil count
Related Pages
On This Site
Conditions: Allergies, Asthma
In the News: Studies Look at Experimental Test for Milk Allergy (2010)
In the News: Studies Look at Experimental Test for Milk Allergy (2010)
Elsewhere On The Web
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: What are allergies?
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: Allergic Reactions to Stings from Hornets, Wasps, Bees and Yellowjackets: Patient Information
American Academy of Family Physicians: Food Allergies
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
Nemours Foundation: All About Allergies
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology: What is Allergy Testing
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology: Tips to Remember: Allergy Testing
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: What are allergies?
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: Allergic Reactions to Stings from Hornets, Wasps, Bees and Yellowjackets: Patient Information
American Academy of Family Physicians: Food Allergies
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
Nemours Foundation: All About Allergies
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology: What is Allergy Testing
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology: Tips to Remember: Allergy Testing
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