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* Rises within minutes of onset of anaphylaxis, and reverts to normal within 6 to 24 hours |
* Rises within minutes of onset of anaphylaxis, and reverts to normal within 6 to 24 hours |
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** Height of increase often correlates to severity of anaphylaxis |
** Height of increase often correlates to severity of anaphylaxis |
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* NICE guidelines in the UK recommend taking a sample as soon as possible, with a second sample within 1 to 2 hours of onset of symptoms (no later than 4 hours) |
* [http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG134 NICE anaphylaxis guidelines] in the UK recommend taking a sample as soon as possible, with a second sample within 1 to 2 hours of onset of symptoms (no later than 4 hours) |
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Latest revision as of 14:37, 29 July 2025
- Serum tryptase is a laboratory test used to investigate suspected anaphylaxis
- Acute elevation suggests mast cell degranulation, either IgE-mediated or directly
- Rises within minutes of onset of anaphylaxis, and reverts to normal within 6 to 24 hours
- Height of increase often correlates to severity of anaphylaxis
- NICE anaphylaxis guidelines in the UK recommend taking a sample as soon as possible, with a second sample within 1 to 2 hours of onset of symptoms (no later than 4 hours)
