Table 1 Investigation of patients Table 1 Investigation of patients Table 1 Investigation of patients Table 1 Investigation of patients
Patient One Two Three Three
Skin prick-to-prick test, mm Zgougou paste
Ground white pine nut
11 7 8 10 19 NA 19 NA
Skin prick test, mm White pine nut extract
NA
10
14
14
Total IgE, kUI/L N<60
157
587
581
581
White pine nut specific IgE, kUA/L N<0.35
1.73
1.07
49
49
Skin test readings taken at 15 min were evaluated by comparing the wheal induced by the offending food and by a positive control of 10 mg/ml of histamine and a negative control of saline. A positive response was interpreted when the induced wheal was ≥ 3 mm compared to the negative control. NA : not available Skin test readings taken at 15 min were evaluated by comparing the wheal induced by the offending food and by a positive control of 10 mg/ml of histamine and a negative control of saline. A positive response was interpreted when the induced wheal was ≥ 3 mm compared to the negative control. NA : not available Skin test readings taken at 15 min were evaluated by comparing the wheal induced by the offending food and by a positive control of 10 mg/ml of histamine and a negative control of saline. A positive response was interpreted when the induced wheal was ≥ 3 mm compared to the negative control. NA : not available Skin test readings taken at 15 min were evaluated by comparing the wheal induced by the offending food and by a positive control of 10 mg/ml of histamine and a negative control of saline. A positive response was interpreted when the induced wheal was ≥ 3 mm compared to the negative control. NA : not available