From: Testing for allergic disease: Parameters considered and test value
Mean (SD) | |
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Testing issues * | |
Managed care practice guidelines | 5.4 (2.3) |
Patient's perceived value of the test | 6.5 (1.9) |
Reduced need to refer patients to allergists | 6.8 (2.0) |
Difficulty in interpreting test results | 4.4 (2.6) |
Familiarity with test use | 6.9 (2.3) |
Patient demand to have the test done | 7.0 (1.9) |
Type of allergic rhinitis (intermittent vs. persistent) | 6.6 (1.9) |
How well test results relate to symptoms | 7.6 (1.9) |
Value of testing to my practice | 6.9 (2.3) |
Testing value ** | |
Overall value of specific IgE as a diagnostic tool | 3.9 (1.1) |
Compared to skin testing, usefulness of specific IgE blood testing | 3.9 (1.4) |
Compared to not testing at all, usefulness of specific IgE blood testing | 4.3 (1.2) |