Molecular IgE-Diagnostics in Clinical Practice

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Session 3303 from the 2017 AAAAI Annual Meeting discusses the benefits in the work-up of food allergic patients (iii) Proper diagnosis of hymenoptera venom hypersensitivity is hampered by double-positive and sometimes (false) negative sensitization tests (i.e. skin tests, IgE tests). Novel ways how to use single venom allergens for IgE testing will be introduced. Implications for our understanding and recommendations how to use these novel tools in the allergist´s office will be presented.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™: 1.25
CE: 1.25

Target Audience

Physicians
Allergists/Immunologists
Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Allied Health Professionals

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss the diagnostic value of inhalant allergen components and how they can lead to improved diagnostic answers and advice to the multi-sensitized patient
  • Describe the diagnostic value of food components and how they can lead to improved diagnostic answers and advice to the patient with food allergies
  • Discuss recently identified components from bee and wasp venom, lowering limits of quantitation (LoQ) and providing improved specificity in case of IgE sensitizations to hymenoptera venoms
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 1.25 CE
    CE credit.
  • 1.25 CME
    CME credit.
Course opens: 
05/31/2017
Course expires: 
06/14/2019
Cost:
$25.00
Rating: 
0

Faculty
Prof. Thilo Jakob, MD
University Hospital of Dermatology & Allergology, Giessen, Germany
Relevant relationships: None

Dr. Joerg R. Kleine-Tebbe, MD FAAAAI
Allergy and Asthma Center Westend, Berlin, Germany
Relevant relationships: Speaker: ThermoFisher Diagnostic Company, Germany

Reviewers
Samuel Gubernick, DO FAAAAI
Family Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Associates, Largo, FL
Relevant relationships: None

Kasey Strothman, MD
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH
Relevant relationships: None

    Molecular IgE-Diagnostics in Clinical Practice CME Info Page

     

    Accreditation Statement
    The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Designation Statement
    The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    CE Designation Statement
    The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) is a Provider, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #10704, for up to 1.25 Contact Hours.

    Medium and Method of Physician Participation for an Enduring Activity
    Follow these steps to complete the activity:

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    2. Review the CME Info Page.
    3. Complete all required components.
    4. Complete the post-test. You must achieve a score of 70% or higher on post-tests to claim credit.
    5. Complete the activity evaluation.
    6. Claim your credits. Enter only the number of credits earned based on your participation in the activity.
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    The information disclosed by the speakers and planning committee was reviewed in accordance with the AAAAI Disclosure Policy. All potential conflicts of interest were resolved by the planners, faculty, and reviewers prior to their participation in the development of this activity.

    Accreditation Statement
    The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Designation Statement
    The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    CE Designation Statement
    The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) is a Provider, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #10704, for up to 1.25 Contact Hours.

    Medium and Method of Physician Participation for an Enduring Activity
    Follow these steps to complete the activity:

    1. Register for the activity.
    2. Review the CME and Disclosure information.
    3. Complete all required components.
    4. Complete the post-test. You must achieve a score of 70% or higher on post-tests to claim credit.
    5. Complete the activity evaluation.
    6. Claim your credits. Enter only the number of credits earned based on your participation in the activity.
    7. Print or save your certificate.

    AAAAI Privacy Policy
    To verify your participation in educational activities, you may be asked to provide your name, contact information, and/or other descriptors. The AAAAI will not release this information to outside entities. It may be used internally to inform you of other AAAAI educational activities. If you wish to have your information excluded from this process, please contact us at cme@aaaai.org.

    Release date
    Original release date: June 1, 2017.  Valid for credit through May 31, 2019.

    Questions
    Activity-related questions should be directed to cme@aaaai.org

    Available Credit

    • 1.25 Attendance
      Attendance credit.
    • 1.25 CE
      CE credit.
    • 1.25 CME
      CME credit.

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