a test performed to determine a person's sensitivity to a certain allergen by applying it to a small needle and using that needle to pierce the skin
An allergy test that involves scratching the outer surface of the skin on the arms or back, applying a drop of an allergen solution, then watching for a reaction (swelling, redness). It is very useful for determining what you are allergic to.
a painless and simple procedure where a number of allergens are placed on the skin, and the skin is gently pricked to see which allergens cause a reaction
A diagnostic test for allergies that administers a small amount of an allergen scratched or pricked into the surface of the skin (usually in your arm) to gage how your immune system reacts to it.
A test where a needle is used to scratch the skin with a small amount of allergen. A response can usually be seen within 15 to 20 minutes.
The skin prick test (SPT) is usually thought of as the gold standard in diagnosing latex allergy. A drop of latex exudate or extract is placed on the skin and a lancet or needle is used to puncture the skin at the site of the exudate. As a control, a drop of normal saline is also placed on the skin and the skin punctured. The reaction from both is compared.
Testing reaction of skin to allergens.
An allergy test that involves putting a small amount of a known allergen on to a scratch in the skin, to see if the body reacts. Used to diagnose allergy to various pollens, house dust mite droppings and pet dander. Fresh food extracts may be used to accurately skin test for food allergy.