Evaluation of the manufacturer-dependent differences in specific immunoglobulin E results for indoor allergens

BackgroundEven though allergies are an important health issue, the detected amount of allergen-specific IgE (sIgE) has differed widely between manufacturers in the past, and even as recently as this year. These discrepancies hinder diagnostics and can even impact allergen immunotherapy.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the development and status quo of the quality of in vitro diagnostic testing for house dust mites (HDM) and cat...