Xin Xin, Zou Yi, Xing Lijiao, Yin Jia, Gu Jianqing, Wang Zixi, Huang Yuguang and Zhao Jing
Abstract
Background Anaphylactic reactions during anesthesia and operation are common and life threatening. Follow-up investigation is necessary for avoiding potential re-exposure of the patients to the offending drugs. The purpose of this study was to assess cellular allergen
stimulation test (CAST) as a diagnostic instrument in immunoglobulin E (IgE)- and
non-IgE-mediated anaphylactic reactions.