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  • /app/files/public/5786/pdf-TF-Intradermal-Skin-Test.pdf Allergy Intradermal Skin Test Show Details
    Description
    Intradermal skin tests are done to help identify if you or your child are allergic and what you are allergic to.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    3/23/2012
  • /app/files/public/5756/pdf-TF---Patch-Skin-Test.pdf Allergy Patch Skin Testing Show Details
    Description
    Patch skin testing may be used to find out if a rash is from direct contact with an allergen. This will help your doctor identify the best treatment for you/your child.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    2/21/2012
  • /app/files/public/5765/pdf-TF---Prick-Skin-Test.pdf Allergy Prick Skin Testing Show Details
    Description
    Prick skin tests are done to help identify if you/your child are allergic and what you are allergic to.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    1/28/2013
  • /app/files/public/8185/TF-Aspirin-Desensitization.pdf Aspirin Desensitization Show Details
    Description
    The purpose of aspirin desensitization is to induce a tolerance to aspirin in a person who is sensitive to aspirin. During the aspirin desensitization procedure you are given increasing doses of aspirin over time.
    Last Updated
    4/5/2013
  • /app/files/public/5742/pdf-TF---Food-Challenge.pdf Food Challenge Show Details
    Description
    Based on you/your child s history and allergy test results a food challenge may be done. A food challenge is done to help identify if you/your child are allergic to a specific food and how much of the food it may take to cause a reaction.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    5/11/2009
  • /app/files/public/5493/pdf-MF-MetALLS-Patch-Skin-Testing.pdf MetALLS Patch Skin Testing Show Details
    Description
    Patch skin testing is a method of placing small amounts of different substances on the skin for 2 days, and examining the skin for a reaction for several days after. A positive reaction is red, raised, and often itchy. This method helps to diagnose a metal or cement allergy, and will help your doctor identify the best treatment for you.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    9/19/2012
  • /app/files/public/5788/pdf-TF-Pediatric-Food-Challenges.pdf Pediatric Food Challenges Show Details
    Description
    Learn how to get ready for the test, what is done during the test and how long it will take.The purpose of a food challenge is to identify if your child is allergic to a specific food and how much of the food it may take to cause a reaction.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    3/5/2010

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