Allergy Testing
Alternate Names : Patch Tests - Allergy, RAST Test, Scratch Tests - Allergy, Skin Tests - Allergy
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Intradermal Allergy Test Reactions
Intradermal allergy testing is another method of skin testing to help determine whether an individual is allergic to a specific allergen. The test involves injection of a small amount of the suspected allergen under the surface of the skin. After about 20 minutes the area is examined for a reaction at the site. A typical reaction looks like a small hive with swellling and redness. The intradermal test is more sensitive than the skin prick test and can usually provide more consistent results.
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- RAST Test
- Allergy Skin Prick or Scratch Test
- Intradermal Allergy Test Reactions
- Skin Testing, PPD (R Arm) and Candida (L)
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