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Allergy TestingAllergy Testing consists of taking a A microscopic amount of an allergen is introduced to a patient's skin by various means:Prick test or scratch test: pricking the skin with a needle or pin containing a small amount of the allergenPatch test: applying a patch to the skin, where the patch contains the allergen.If an immuno-response is seen in the form of a rash, urticaria (hives), or (worse) anaphylaxis it can be concluded that the patient has a hypersensitivity (or allergy) to that allergen. Allergy Testing can also consist of doing further testing to identify the particular allergen. The "scratch test" as it's called, is still very commonly used as an allergen test. A similar test involving injecting the allergen is also used, but is not quite as common due to increased likelihood of infection and general ineffectiveness by comparison._______________________________________________________________________________________________ Allergy Testing Links The British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology Wikipedia Allergy Testing Article _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Allergy Testing Documents _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Allergy Testing in Dorset Link to Dorset Acupuncturists Directory _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Advice to patients wishing to try Allergy Testing or any Complementary Therapies in Dorset
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