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Skin testing complete

From Daniel More, MD, About.com

Updated May 04, 2007

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Skin testing is now complete, and the patient is able to leave. Some allergists recommend that the patient remain in the clinic for up to 30 minutes to ensure that unexpected side effects do not occur. Side effects from skin testing are extremely rare.

Daniel More, MD
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