Table 2 Skin test (PST+ID) and RAST positivity to cat epithelium and dog epidermal according to history of exposure & symptoms
From: Skin testing versus radioallergosorbent testing for indoor allergens
History of exposure & symptoms | Cat epithelium | Dog epidermal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
ST+ | RAST+ | ST+ | RAST+ | |
Symptoms on exposure | 84% | 47% | 80% | 27% |
No symptoms on exposure | 75% | 45% | 64% | 11% |
No history of exposure | 45% | 12% | 36% | 5% |