Comparative evaluation of the accuracy of skin tests and measurement of mite-specific IgE in patients with allergic rhinitis

Background The diagnostic investigation of sensitization to dust mites is performed through measurement of specific IgE and cutaneous immediate hypersensitivity tests. The general aim of this study was to comparatively evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of immediate hypersensitivity skin tests and specific IgE for Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Dp) and Blomia tropicalis in patients with allergic rhinitis.