Tests used for the diagnosis of drug allergies: Review
Articles > Review · 2008
Authors: Emine Nihal METE GÖKMEN, Ramazan Ersoy
TURKIYE KLINIKLERI TIP BILIMLERI DERGISI, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2008, vol 28, pp 48-57
Summary
The diagnosis of a drug allergy is mainly based on a very detailed history and physical examination. In addition, several in vitro or in vivo tests can be performed to demonstrate sensitization to a certain drug. In vivo tests are skin tests and provocation tests.