Accurate diagnosis of allergy requires careful clinical assessment and demonstration of allergen sensitisation, defined as presence of IgE antibodies targeting allergen components (antigens). The main methods used to establish sensitisation are skin prick testing (SPT) and serological testing. SPT is generally only performed by specialist allergists/immunologists, but serological testing can be requested by all clinicians.
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