[Discrepancy of results in estimation of serum specific IgE levels against inhalant allergens by two dipstick methods].

Two dipsticks methods of semiquantitative estimation of serum specific IgE Allergodip (Allergopharma) and Allergoset (Intex AG) have been compared. 494 estimations of specific IgE (sIgE) have been performed in the serums of 26 atopic patients. In 62% of cases both methods gave the results in the same class, in 21% the difference was 1 class only, but in 16% the great discrepancy of results was observed (difference of 2 or more classes). However in 115 cases (230 results) sIgE levels appeared to be within normal limits. The remained results proved that Allergoset test regarding different allergens gave 32-56% lower results of sIgE than Allergodip test. The differences concerning 8 inhalant allergens are presented graphically.