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In 2008 Hollister Stier food allergen extracts for skin prick testing (SPT) were discontinued. In 2011 most of these allergens will be gradually reintroduced. For details on which allergens are available contact Link Pharmaceuticals (see details below).
Medical practitioners can access currently unregistered diagnostic SPT extracts (Stallergenes Alyostal or ALK-Abello) using one of the following options:
(1) Section 19(5): Obtain "Authorised Prescriber status" by endorsement from the Royal Australasia College of Physicians (RACP) or the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA). This has now been obtained by ASCIA on behalf of its Full (ordinary) members who are fellows of the RACP or RCPA for both Stallergenes-Alyostal and ALK-Abello skin prick testing reagents. ASCIA members need to email
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to obtain the necessary documentation.
(2) Section 19(5): Obtain "Authorised Prescriber status" by endorsement by an ethics committee (possible for some but not all ASCIA members who work outside hospitals/universities).
NOTE:
Products available by the TGA 'Authorised Prescriber' option are not registered in Australia. Users are reminded that patient consent needs be obtained before use and there are also reporting requirements to the TGA about their use.
Histamine Positive Control is available from Link Pharmaceuticals under Section 19A2 of the of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, as Histamine is not currently registered by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for use in Australia. As this does not require Authorised Prescriber status it is open to all medical practitioners, without endorsement.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hollister Stier and Stallergenes therapeutic and diagnostic products - Link Pharmaceuticals
Email:
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Phone: 1800 824 166
ALK-Abello products and product information - Australasian Medical and Scientific Limited
Email:
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or
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Phone: 02 9882 3666 or 0448 022 855 (Steve Lee)
Diater-DAP skin prick testing reagents for penicillin allergy testing are also available from Australasian Medical and Scientific, subject to a separate Authorised Prescriber application.
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