The aluminum content in some patch test allergens

Baydar T., Sahin G., Aydin A., Isimer A., Atakan N.

BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH, vol.64, pp.37-42, 1998 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 64
  • Publication Date: 1998
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/bf02783323
  • Journal Name: BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.37-42
  • Keywords: Al, patch test allergens, atomic absorption spectrometry, microwave digestion unit
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The Al content of 18 patch test allergens were measured by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrophotometry. It was found that these preparations contained Al in various amounts. We conclude that the presence of Al in patch test allergens may interfere with the diagnosis and evaluations of patients to whom the test is applied.