We discuss the challenges of diagnosing mast cell disease.
What we cover:
Tests used to diagnose mast cell disease: testing for elevated tryptase levels in the blood and metabolites in a urine sample
Skin biopsies to diagnose mastocytosis
Rashes: urticaria pigmentosa
Blood count
Full episode about Mast Cell Disease Diagnosis on all podcasting channels. Show notes: https://www.itchpodcast.com/episodes/...
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