Testing

• Numerous attempts to demonstrate specific antibodies against ASA or its derivatives have been unsuccessful. Skin test responses with ASA-lysine have been negative.

• Currently, the only way to test for NSAID intolerance is with provocation tests.

  • There are three types of provocation tests: oral (most common), inhaled, and nasal.
  • Only oral ASA challenges are available in the US.

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