The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice
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J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract · Sep 2018
Comparative StudyComparison of Basophil Activation Test and Skin Testing Performances in NMBA Allergy.
Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) are the main agents involved during perioperative immediate hypersensitivity. The etiological diagnosis (IgE-mediated allergy vs nonallergy) is linked to the clinical presentation together with tryptase and histamine levels and skin test results. The role of basophil activation test (BAT) needs to be better defined in this setting. ⋯ In our technical conditions, BAT does not replace skin testing in the assessment of NMBA allergy.