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Skin Test Anergy
Alternate Names : Anergy Panel, Anergy Screen
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Normal Values
The injection site will show a greater than 5 mm inflammation zone at the test site of the test antigens -- i.e., at the site of the anergy test(s).
There should be less than a 5 mm inflammation zone of the disease antigen.
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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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