Table 3

Outcome of skin tests and drug provocation tests performed for the diagnosis of beta-lactam hypersensitivity

TestPositive
n (%)
Negative n
SPT (n=229)1 (0.4%)228
IDT (n=32)032
Patch test (n=205)2 (0.9%)203
DPT (n=226)17 (7.5%)226
  • DPT, drug provocation test; IDT, intradermal test;SPT, skin prick test.