BAT in the Diagnosis of Drug Allergy: a Novel Tool in Clinical Daily Practice?

The aim of this study is to critically review the relevant literature published on basophil activation test, presenting the current knowledge and future perspectives. Basophil activation test (BAT) results varied accordingly to the class of the drug studied, and have promising results in immediate hypersensitivity reactions to pyrazolone (selective reactors), neuromuscular blockers, beta-lactams, and platinum compounds, all examples of classical...