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Definition of Patch test
1. Noun. A test to determine allergic sensitivity by applying small pads soaked with allergen to the unbroken skin.
Generic synonyms: Skin Test
Medical Definition of Patch test
1. A test of skin sensitiveness: a small piece of paper, tape, or a cup, wet with CO non-irritating diluted test fluid, is applied to skin of the upper back or upper outer arm and after 48 hours the area previously covered is compared with the uncovered surface; an erythematous reaction with vesicles occurs if the substance causes contact allergy. See: photo-patch test. (05 Mar 2000)
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