Vega testing in the diagnosis of allergic conditions. The Australian College of Allergy

C H Katelaris; J M Weiner; R J Heddle; M S Stuckey; K W Yan

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1991.tb142141.x

Vega testing in the diagnosis of allergic conditions. The Australian College of Allergy

Med J Aust. 1991 Jul 15;155(2):113-4. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1991.tb142141.x.

Authors

C H Katelaris¹, J M Weiner, R J Heddle, M S Stuckey, K W Yan

Affiliation

¹ Westmead Hospital, NSW.

PMID: 1857287
DOI: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1991.tb142141.x

Abstract

Vega testing (the Vega test method) is an unorthodox method of diagnosing allergic and other diseases. It has no established scientific basis and there are no controlled trials to support its usefulness. Vega testing may lead to inappropriate treatment and expense to the patient and community.

MeSH terms

Electroacupuncture / instrumentation*
Electroacupuncture / methods
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Galvanic Skin Response / physiology
Homeopathy
Humans
Hypersensitivity / diagnosis*
Hypersensitivity / physiopathology