Evaluation of an allergy screening test for use in atopic dogs

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1992 Apr 1;200(7):931-5.

Abstract

An in-office allergy screening kit was evaluated for its repeatability, sensitivity, and specificity in 21 atopic dogs. Results of this testing were compared with results of a full regionalized allergy test offered by the same manufacturer. Results of the screening kit were repeatable and had high specificity but poor sensitivity. The kit as presently marketed is of questionable value as a diagnostic aid for use in dogs with atopy.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Dogs
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Hypersensitivity, Immediate / diagnosis
  • Hypersensitivity, Immediate / veterinary*
  • Immunoglobulin E / blood
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic / standards
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic / veterinary*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
  • Immunoglobulin E