DOI: 10.1111/cea.70386 ISSN: 0954-7894
Basophil Activation Test Provides Additional Diagnostic Value Beyond Ara h 2–Specific
IgE
Testing in Peanut Allergic Adults
J. S. H. Schaapherder, K. C. M. Verhoeckx, E. F. Knol, D. Hamann, B. A. Wevers, A. C. Knulst, J. J. W. Kuiper, T. T. M. Le Summary
A positive basophil activation test (BAT) confirms peanut allergy in adults with 100% PPV. Combining Ara h 2‐sIgE and BAT improves diagnostic accuracy, reducing the need for food challenges.