Elif Soyak Aytekin

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Key Messages We evaluated diagnostic accuracy of ALEX2 microarray for peanut allergy in a Turkish population. SPT, sIgE to whole extract, Arah1, Arah2, Arah3 and Arah6 had good diagnostic accuracy. Combining SPT with sIgE to Arah2 and Arah6 increased diagnostic accuracy >90%. To the editor, The fundamental concept when diagnosing allergies is that detection of immunoglobulin E (IgE) sensitization and the presence of allergy are not identical.