IGHE and food allergy: It is widely utilized in the assessment of allergic rhinitis and food allergy.[1] It is the cornerstone in investigating immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated allergy.[1] The principle of SPT involves the activation of IgE antibodies in cutaneous mast cells when they are exposed to specific allergens contained in allergen extracts which come in the form of liquid droplets and are pricked using a sterile lancet.