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Table 3 Correlation coefficient (r) between Skin Test (PST ± ID) and RAST scores in patients with respiratory allergies

From: Skin testing versus radioallergosorbent testing for indoor allergens

Allergen

Patients tested

Patients positive by both ST & RAST

 

r

p

r

p

D. farinae

0.54

<0.001

0.20

NS

Cockroach mix

0.42

<0.001

0.05

NS

Cat epithelium

0.48

<0.0001

0.04

NS

Dog epidermal

0.24

<0.05

0.37

NS

  1. r: strong 0.8+, moderate 0.4 to <0.8, weak < 0.4