intradermal testing prep
lateral thorax, shave but not scrub, felt tip marker 2 cm apart
intradermal testing
skin tests for allergies in environment mediated by IgE
monitoring reactions
raised welt, hives, swelling of dermis and SQ tissue
allergens are chosen based on
geography and patient history
food allergy testing has _______
not be validated
saline
neg control
histamine
pos control
evaluate at
15-30 minutes
tuberculin skin test
common with cattle and primates, inject mycobacterium spp and measure response, inject at cervical region, reaction will be delayed