Performance characteristics of a new automated enzyme immunoassay for the measurement of allergen-specific IgE. Summary of the probability outcomes comparing results of allergen skin testing to results obtained with the HYTEC system and CAP system.

Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 79(1):27-34 (1997) PMID 9236496

Measurement of allergen-specific IgE may assist in the diagnosis of allergy in selected patients. The development of new assays for determination of allergen-specific IgE should be optimized with respect to analytical sensitivity, precision, automation, and reporting of test results in mass units.