Table 2.
Result of SPT, histamine release assay and IgE specific ELISA
| Patient no | Age/sex | Symptomsa/clinical history | Aeroallergenb sensitization/SPT gradec for Lantana camara | Histamine release in cell (concentration nM) | Specific IgE-ELISA for L. camara (OD value)d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18/F | AR, SOB | CN, LC/(+3) | 1912.973 | 2.8 |
| 2 | 30/M | AR | AC, LC/(+3) | 1001.521 | 2.76 |
| 3 | 25/M | AR + BA, SOB | GP, TG, LC/(+3) | 768.489 | 2.66 |
| 4 | 31/F | AR + BA | AF, AI, LC//(+4) | 1500.347 | 3.1 |
| 5 | 27/F | AR, SOB | AC, CN, LC/(+4) | 817.62 | 3.32 |
| 6 | 16/F | AR + BA | HD, AF, LC/(+4) | 623.983 | 2.92 |
| 7 | 37/M | AR | CP, TG, PS, LC/(+3) | 737.714 | 3.06 |
| 8 | 34/F | AR, SOB | AI, CP, LC/(+2) | 1999.624 | 2.43 |
| 9 | 41/M | AR + BA, SOB | GP, PS, LC/(+3) | 915.651 | 2.95 |
| 10 | 42/F | AR + BA, SOB | PS, LC,/(+3) | 1280.903 | 2.67 |
| 11 | 34/F | AR + BA | CN, LC/(+4) | 676.54 | 3.4 |
| 12 | 30/M | AR | CN, PS, LC/(+3) | 1622.213 | 2.79 |
| 13 | 35/M | AR, SOB | GP, LC/(+2) | 814.312 | 2.37 |
| 14 | 41/M | AR | AC, CN, LC/(+3) | 1315.149 | 2.76 |
| 15 | 22/F | AR | GP, LC/(+3) | 1722.743 | 3.00 |
| Control | |||||
| 1 | 25/F | AR + BA | AI, AF/(+3) | 31.619 | 0.847 |
| 2 | 15/F | AR | CP, CN/(+2) | 10.237 | 0.912 |
| 3 | 23/M | AR + BA | HD, AI/(+3) | 80.143 | 1.105 |
| 4 | 30/F | AR | CP, PS/(+3) | 62.358 | 1.131 |
| 5 | 28/M | AR + BA | CN, HD/(+2) | 19.186 | 0.984 |
aSymptoms: AR allergic rhinitis, BA bronchial asthma
bAeroallergens: AC, Areca catechu; AF, Aspergillus flavus; AI, Azadirachta indica; CN, Cocos nucifera; CP, Carica papaya; GP, grass pollen; HD, house dust; LC, Lantana camara; PS, Phoenix sylvestris
cReactions in SPT: +no wheal and erythema of 20 mm in diameter; ++wheal and erythema of 20 mm in diameter; +++wheal and erythema >30 mm; no wheal and no erythema; control group had P/N value <1.5
dP/N: ratio of optical density of patient serum with respect to control