Asked by Judah Scott on Jul 19, 2024
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In which allergy test are extracts of suspected allergens applied to a patient's skin using a lancet, usually on the arms and back?
A) Intradermal test
B) Patch test
C) Scratch test
D) Radioallergosorbent test
E) Blood test
Scratch Test
An allergy test in which extracts of suspected allergens are applied to the patient’s skin and the skin is then scratched to allow the extracts to penetrate.
Suspected Allergens
Substances believed to cause allergic reactions.
Lancet
A small, sharp medical instrument used for making incisions, especially for taking blood samples.
- Understand the distinct methodologies of allergy testing and their uses.
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Vanessa ValenzuelaJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The scratch test, also known as a prick test, involves applying extracts of suspected allergens to a patient's skin, typically on the arms or back, and then lightly puncturing the skin with a lancet. This method is used to identify immediate allergic reactions to substances.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the distinct methodologies of allergy testing and their uses.