Patch test
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patch-test-171-7742322
title:
Patch test
text:
A patch test is a diagnostic method used to determine which specific substances cause allergic inflammation of a patient's skin. Patch testing helps identify which substances may be causing a delayed-type allergic reaction in a patient and may identify allergens not identified by blood testing or skin prick testing. It is intended to produce a local allergic reaction on a small area of the patient's back, where the diluted chemicals were planted. The chemicals included in the patch test kit are
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Medical test to determine substances causing allergic reactions
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_test
date created:
2005-08-24T21:04:27Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T14:11:48Z
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