METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ALLERGY TESTING AND TREATMENT

摘要

A method of testing a patient for allergies includes obtaining from the patient a blood sample having an original volume of at most 0.5 ml, and testing the blood sample for IgE reactive with antigens from a plurality of allergen sources by multiple ELISA. The blood sample may be taken from the patient in a clinic, and/or the blood sample may be taken by a physician without venipuncture. The blood sample may be dried. A protein array for testing blood for IgE may be used in the multiple ELISA, and includes a plurality of regions or spots on a surface, each region or spot containing a mixture of different proteins from a single allergen source. If the patient is determined to have allergies, the patient may be treated by allergy immunotherapy, including administering to the patient the at least one allergen source.

主权项

1. A method of testing a patient for allergies, comprising:
obtaining from the patient a blood sample having an original volume of at most 0.5 ml, and testing the blood sample for IgE reactive with antigens from a plurality of allergen sources by multiple ELISA, wherein (a) the blood sample was taken from the patient in a clinic, and/or (b) the blood sample was taken by a physician without venipuncture.