The BAT provides the physician with an additional instrument to diagnose drug allergy and to tailor possible safe alternatives. However, additional studies are needed before the BAT can enter ...

The next-generation basophil activation test is currently only for use in research. FARE supported the development of this test with a $1 million research award. A new food allergy diagnostic test ...

Across the world, food allergies are on the rise. One of the most important cells in studying this ailment are basophils, which activate inflammation and other responses to allergens such as rashes, ...

Basophils are white blood cells that the bone marrow makes. They play a role in a healthy immune system. Levels that are higher or lower than usual may be a sign of inflammation, hyperthyroidism, or ...

There are currently five studies that have evaluated the BAT in the diagnosis of β-lactam-allergic reactions with an appropriate number of well-characterized patients (Table 3). As for NMBA, the BAT ...