Table 2.

Oral food challenge outcomes, interpretations, and recommendations

Outcome of Oral Food Challenge	Interpretation	Recommendation
“Passed” or “negative” challenge	The patient is not allergic to the food	The food can be introduced in diet ad lib
“Failed” or “positive” challenge	The patient is allergic to the food	The food is avoided
Incomplete	The patient refuses to eat the food,	Challenge to be repeated
Inconclusive	The symptoms are vague and undetermined	Challenge to be repeated