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| The preferred skin test method for the diagnosis of IgE-mediated food allergy is the skin prick test. | Strong consensus |
| Scratch testing, friction testing, intradermal testing, and closed epicutaneous testing (atopy patch testing) are not recommended for routine diagnosis of food allergy. | Consensus |
| Depending on the stability and safety of the food allergens, testing should be performed with commercial test solutions or native foods. | Strong consensus |
