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ALLERGY TESTS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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ALLERGY TESTS QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
which is the most common allergy test performed? - ANSWER skin prick testing
describe skin prick testing - ANSWER provides results within 15-20 minutes. a tiny amount of allergen is
induced into the skin, eliciting a small, localised allergic reaction in the form of a wheal (bump) and flare
(redness). it is usually carried out on the inner forearm and up to 25 allergens can be tested
why are two control samples used in skin prick testing? - ANSWER one will cause a reaction in all people,
and the other should not cause a reaction in anyone
describe a blood test - ANSWER it is used to measure the number of IgE antibodies in the blood that have
been produced by the immune system in response to a suspected allergen
describe a patch test - ANSWER used for cases such as eczema. a small amount of the suspected allergen
is taped to the skin for 18 hours and monitored for a reaction
how is atopic dermatitis tested for? - ANSWER allergy patch tests can identify substances causing contact
allergy. skin prick tests or specific IgE blood tests may help to identify airborne or food allergens involved
in flares
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