The present disclosure relates to the use of IgE for identifying individuals with genetic defects that lead to the expression of
protein truncations, extended proteins, to a loss of
protein expression or to the expression of mutated proteins. The method is based on a
skin prick test, wherein IgE that is specific for the
protein of interest is administered onto the
skin. If the protein or protein variant that is specifically identified by IgE is present in the
skin, the IgE, which was allowed to enter the skin by the skin prick, binds the
target protein and then the protein-bound IgE triggers mast cells and / or basophiles in the skin to release granules, resulting in the development of a transient
allergic reaction.