Scratch Test for Allergies WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Scratch Test for Allergies
A scratch test is one form of a skin test for allergies. A small drop of a possible allergen is placed on the skin. A tiny scratch is then made in the surface of the skin. The doctor will check this spot for possible reactions.1
Fast Facts:
- May be used to check up to 40 possible allergens at one time.1
- Typically done on a child's upper back or the forearm of an adult.1
- Drops are left on the skin for 15 minutes.1
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Latest Headlines on Scratch Test for Allergies
What is Scratch Test for Allergies
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Allergies: Skin Testing for Allergies
- MedicineNet: Allergy Scratch Test Definition
- YourTotalHealth: Allergy Skin Test
Uses for Scratch Test for Allergies
- About.com: Prick Tests - Scratch Test - Purpose
- Mayo Clinic: Scratch Test for Allergies - Why It's Done
- A.D.A.M. (via University of California, San Francisco Medical Center): Allergy Testing - How the Test is Performed - Skin Tests
Risks and Complications of Scratch Test for Allergies
- Harvard Health Publications: Scratch Test for Allergies - What Risks are There From the Test?
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Allergies: Skin Testing for Allergies - Is the Test Safe?
- YourTotalHealth: Allergy Skin Test - Potential Risks With Allergy Skin Tests
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards on Scratch Test for Allergies
- HealingWell: Has Anyone Had the Allergy Scratch Test Done?
- Celiac.com: Scratch Test For Food Allergies
- MotheringDotCommune: Allergy Testing: Scratch Test/Rasp/Blood Whats What?!
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Scratch Test for Allergies
- PubMed Central: Articles on Scratch Test for Allergies
- Google Scholar: Allergy Scratch Test Articles
Clinical Trials on Scratch Test for Allergies
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Allergy Skin Tests
- CenterWatch: Allergy Skin Test Clinical Trials
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mayo Clinic: Scratch Test for Allergies
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- Contributor: Catherine Kowalski
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 11, 2009
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- Contributor: Catherine Kowalski
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Allergy Scratch Test, Skin Prick Test
- Last update: Nov. 11, 2009
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