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Skin Test Anergy
Alternate Names : Anergy Panel, Anergy Screen
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How to Prepare for the Test?
Adults:
There is no special preparation. People with dermatitis or other skin irritations may have the test performed at different locations on the body.
Infants and children:
The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experiences, and level of trust. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following topics as they correspond to your child's age:
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Anaphylaxis
• Diphtheria
• Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
• Food Allergy
• Hives
• Mumps
• Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Other Topics
• Adolescent Test or Procedure Preparation
• Antigen
• Infant Test/Procedure Preparation
• Itching
• Preschooler Test/Procedure Preparation
• Respiratory
• School Age Test/Procedure Preparation
• Tetanus - Vaccine
• Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
Review Date : 1/13/2002
Reviewed By : Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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