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Diagnostic Role of Autologous Serum Skin Test and Laboratory Evaluation in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Utility of the Autologous Serum Skin Test (ASST)

Laboratory Workup for Autoimmune Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Diagnostic Recommendations for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (2022 International Urticaria Guidelines)

Basic Diagnostic Workup for All CSU Patients

(All four tests are endorsed by the 2022 international urticaria guidelines.) 3

Indications for Targeted ANA Testing

(These criteria are specified in the 2022 international urticaria guidelines.) 4

Autoimmune Markers More Relevant Than ANA

Common Pitfalls and Recommendations

REFERENCES

1

chronic spontaneous urticaria guidelines: what is new? [LINK]

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2022

2

chronic spontaneous urticaria guidelines: what is new? [LINK]

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2022