Table 3 Laboratory tests for eosinophilia investigation

. Total and differential blood count

. ESR and CRP dosage^a

. Test for proteinuria

a) Allergy

 . Total IgE titration

 . Global tests detecting IgE specific for food or inhalant allergens

 . Anti-Aspergillus IgE assay^b

b) Parasitology and Mycology (microscopy examinations)

 . Stool examination including the Baermann’s method

 . Blood examination for microfilariae^c

 . Skin examination for microfilariae^c

 . Sputum examination for Paragonimus sp. eggs^c

 . Skin scraping for scabies mites or fungi^d

 . Urine examination for eggs of Schistoma haematobium ^e

c) Parasitology and Mycology (immunodiagnostics)

 . Anisakiasis^e

 . Cystic echinococcosis

 . Fascioliasis^e

 . Filariases (with Og4C3 detection)^e

 . Schistosomiasis

 . Strongyloidiasis

 . Toxocariasis

 . Trichinellosis^e

 . Anti-A. fumigatus IgG antibodies