[A simple test for the detection of respiratory allergy to current pneumallergens]. / Un test simple de dépistage de l'allergie respiratoire aux pneumallergènes courants.

ABSTRACT

Phadiatop is a new in vitro test used for screening patients with allergic respiratory diseases. This test, based on the RAST procedure, is performed with a paper disc to which a balanced mixture of relevant inhalant allergens has been coupled. One hundred and one adults ranging in age from 18 years to 73 years and 38 children (4 months to 15 years) were studied. We found a good correlation between this new test and total IgE (adults 74.3 p. 100, children 68.4 p. 100), specific IgE (adults 91.1 p. 100, children 100 p. 100) and skin test (adults 79.2 p. 100, children 97.1 p. 100). There was a high correlation between clinical atopy assessment and the result of Phadiatop, its efficiency was 83 p. 100 in adults and 97 p. 100 in children.