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Table 2 Distribution of Ascaris -specific IgE values by RAST classification in children (n = 271)

From: Effect of Ascaris Lumbricoides specific IgE on tuberculin skin test responses in children in a high-burden setting: a cross-sectional community-based study

RAST rating

IgE level (kU/L)

Frequency

Row percentage

0

< 0.351

206

76.01

1

0.35 - 0.692

17

6.30

2

0.70 - 3.493

31

11.40

3 +

3.50 + 4, 5, 6, 7

17

6.27

All

Ascaris-specific IgE positive8

65

24.00

  1. 1 Absent or undetectable allergen specific IgE.
  2. 2 Low level of allergen specific IgE.
  3. 3 Moderate level of allergen specific IgE.
  4. 4 High level of allergen specific IgE: 3.50 - 17.49.
  5. 5 Very high level of allergen specific IgE: 17.50 - 49.99.
  6. 6 Very high level of allergen specific IgE: 50.0 - 100.00.
  7. 7 Extremely high level of allergen specific IgE: > 100.00.
  8. 8 Any RAST response > 0.34 kU/L.
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BMC Infectious Diseases

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