Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Basophil Degranulation Test

An in vitro test used in the diagnosis of allergies including drug hypersensitivity. The allergen is added to the patient's white blood cells and the subsequent histamine release is measured.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

An in vitro test used in the diagnosis of allergies including drug hypersensitivity. The allergen is added to the patient's white blood cells and the subsequent histamine release is measured.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Basophil Activation Test
  • Activation Test, Basophil
  • Activation Tests, Basophil
  • Basophil Activation Tests
  • Basophil Degranulation Tests
  • Degranulation Test, Basophil
  • Degranulation Tests, Basophil
  • Test, Basophil Activation
  • Tests, Basophil Activation

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

91(90); was see under IMMUNOLOGIC TESTS 1990

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Previous Indexing

  • Basophils (1966-1989)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E01w.370.225.812.100
  2. E05.200.812.100
  3. E05.478.594.100

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Basophil Degranulation Test. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015549. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015549
  2. Basophil Degranulation Test. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72369842