Abstract
The ISAC® microarray is an acronym for "Immuno Sorbent Allergo Chip" This test doses simultaneously, in a single analytical run, the presence of IgE to a panel of 103 respiratory and food allergens which cover almost all allergens of clinical interest, including those less frequent. Microarray has another advantage compared to traditional tests: it uses a single allergen component (native or recombinant), allowing the distinction between multiple positive reactions due to cross-reactivity from genuine multiple sensitivity due to several allergenic sources. It identifies and distinguishes IgE-mediated positivities to food allergens potentially related to severe systemic reactions from those usually associated with less severe symptoms.
| Translated title of the contribution | Microarray: Clinical applications |
|---|---|
| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 89-92 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Annali Italiani di Dermatologia Allergologica Clinica e Sperimentale |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology
- Immunology and Allergy