 |
Basophil Degranulation Test - Utilization
Research News and Information
Definition of 'Basophil Degranulation Test'An in vitro test used in the diagnosis of allergies including drug hypersensitivity. The allergen is added to the patient's white blood cells and the subsequent histamine release is measured. Common names: Basophil Degranulation Test; Basophil Degranulation Tests; Degranulation Test, Basophil; Degranulation Tests, Basophil |
Sunday, November 22, 2009
The basophil activation test in immediate-type drug allergy.
30 Jul 2009 
Diagnosis of drug allergy involves first the recognition of sometimes unusual symptoms as drug allergy and, second, the identification of the eliciting drug. This is an often difficult task, as the clinical picture and underlying pathomechanisms are ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Basophil Degranulation Test - Utilization'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
See a longer list of these articles.
Technical information about 'Basophil Degranulation Test'
Definition: An in vitro test used in the diagnosis of allergies including drug hypersensitivity. The allergen is added to the patient's white blood cells and the subsequent histamine release is measured.
Descriptor UI: D015549
Alternative terms: Basophil Degranulation Test; Basophil Degranulation Tests; Degranulation Test, Basophil; Degranulation Tests, Basophil;
Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; instrumentation; methods; mortality; nursing; psychology; standards; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; ethics;
Tree Number: E01.450.495.100; E05.478.594.100;
History Note: 91(90); was see under IMMUNOLOGIC TESTS 1990
Technical Notes: do not use /util except by MeSH definition