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skin test Positive allergic reactions to a skin test on a patient's back.

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skin test, introduction of a specific test substance into the skin of an individual, either by injection or by scratching the skin, to determine that individual’s possible allergy to certain substances or his susceptibility or immunity to certain diseases. A skin test is usually considered positive when the skin becomes red and swollen at the site of contact with the test material and is considered negative when there is no skin reaction. See also tuberculin test.

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