The atopy patch tests for detection of cow's milk allergy with digestive symptoms

J Pediatr. 2003 Feb;142(2):203-5. doi: 10.1067/mpd.2003.92.

Abstract

Infants (n = 35) with digestive symptom were investigated for diagnosis of cow's milk allergy (CMA). Milk atopy patch tests (APTs) were positive in 19 of 24 CMA versus 1 of 11 in non-CMA patients (P <.001). This sensitivity (79%) and specificity (91%) suggest that the APT could improve the detection of conditions related to CMA.

Publication types

  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Case-Control Studies
  • Child, Preschool
  • Constipation / etiology*
  • Diarrhea / etiology*
  • Failure to Thrive / etiology*
  • Female
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E / blood
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Milk Hypersensitivity / blood
  • Milk Hypersensitivity / complications*
  • Milk Hypersensitivity / diagnosis*
  • Milk Hypersensitivity / immunology
  • Patch Tests / methods*
  • Patch Tests / standards
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Skin Tests

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin E