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are there any sure fire tests for MCAD?
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I had the same question so I googled. Everything says you need bone marrow biopsy results to diagnose Mastocytosis (cutaneous or systemic).
If someone does not have the higher mast cells throughout their body, but has symptoms, they can get diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome which is mast cells activating too easily.
There is no specific test for MCAS but I found a list of related tests which a doctor may use: http://www.mastocytosis.ca/medtests.htm
If someone does not have the higher mast cells throughout their body, but has symptoms, they can get diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome which is mast cells activating too easily.
There is no specific test for MCAS but I found a list of related tests which a doctor may use: http://www.mastocytosis.ca/medtests.htm