Could the use of a digital caliper device in reading skin prick tests be more sensitive and more reliable than the classical measurement method?
Measurement techniques and instrument types significantly affect the accuracy and sensitivity of skin prick test interpretation. Despite being a reliable method for confirming IgE-mediated sensitization, manual reading introduces variability. Using a digital caliper minimizes potential errors and enhances the precision and reproducibility of results, contributing to more standardized and reliable allergy testing practices.
Authors
- Fulya Tahan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8849-3422)
- Emre Özdamar
- Meltem Özkaya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1004-6040)
- Zehra Bayazıt
- Burcu Özge Erdoğan
Institutions
- Erciyes University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pediatrics
- Published
- 2026-01-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-06507-6
- Primary Topic
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00