Serum biomarkers for allergy in children

Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2017 Mar;28(2):114-123. doi: 10.1111/pai.12649. Epub 2016 Nov 11.

Abstract

A large number of studies investigating various biomarkers for allergy have been published over the past decades. The aim of this review was to evaluate these biomarkers on their diagnostic and/or predictive value. To this date, no single or specific biomarker for allergy has been identified. As allergy is not one disease, but a collection of a number of allergic conditions, it is more plausible a combination of clinical history, clinical readouts, and diagnostic markers will be needed.

Keywords: Allergy; Biomarkers; Children.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Allergens / immunology
  • Animals
  • Asthma / diagnosis*
  • Biomarkers / blood*
  • Child
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / diagnosis*
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis / diagnosis*
  • Food Hypersensitivity / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E / metabolism
  • Rhinitis, Allergic / diagnosis*
  • Skin Tests

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Biomarkers
  • Immunoglobulin E