The utility of serum tryptase in the diagnosis of food-induced anaphylaxis.

• Main Authors: Patcharaporn Wongkaewpothong, Punchama Pacharn, Chaweewan Sripramong, Siribangon Boonchoo, Surapon Piboonpocanun, Nualanong Visitsunthorn, Pakit Vichyanond, Orathai Jirapongsananuruk
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Institute of Molecular Biosciences
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: Anaphylaxis; Food; Shrimp; Tryptase; Open Access article
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/1825
• Institution: Mahidol University

This study investigates the utility of serum tryptase for the confirmation of shrimp-induced anaphylaxis. METHODS: Patients with a history of shrimp allergy and positive skin prick tests (SPT) to commercial shrimp extract were recruited for shrimp challenges. Serum total tryptase was obtained at b...