The objective of this study is to determine the biologic activity of a Lolium perenne allergen extract in histamine equivalent prick (HEP) units, in order to be used as in-house reference preparation (IHRP).
Four concentrations of Lolium perenne allergen extract, together with a positive and negative control, using 10 mg/ml histamine dihydrochloride solution and a glycerinated phenol saline solution, respectively, will be tested in every patient in duplicate on the volar surface of the forearm.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
31
This is an open, unblinded and non randomized biological as proposed by the Nordic Guidelines. Four concentrations of Lolium perenne allergen extract, together with a positive and negative control, using 10 mg/ml histamine dihydrochloride solution and a glycerinated phenol saline solution, respectively, will be tested in every patient in duplicate on the volar surface of the forearm. This test will be referred to as the Titrated Skin Prick test.
Hospital Universitario de Salamanca
Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
Seville, Sevilla, Spain
Wheal size area (mm2) on the skin at the site of the puncture during the immediate phase.
Time frame: 30 minutes per subject
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