skin test
Patch for reactions
A skin test is a medical diagnostic procedure where a substance is applied to or injected under the skin to check for allergic reactions or immunity.
The tuberculosis skin test introduces a small amount of protein under the skin; swelling indicates exposure to the disease.
Allergy skin tests use multiple substances to identify triggers: The skin test showed she was allergic to dust mites.
- allergyAdverse immune response
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- patchMaterial covering damage
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
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- medical testsCT scan, X-ray, MRI, CBC, blood work
- screeningshealth screening, cancer screening, prenatal screening, genetic screening, newborn screening
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Diagnostic fluid analysis
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Invasive medical procedure
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Diagnostic fluid analysis
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