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Test Placement Completion

From Daniel More, MD, About.com

Updated May 23, 2007

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The procedure is repeated until all of the patches are placed, usually on the back. Patch tests are often placed on Mondays, as the results will be read at 48 and 96 hours after placement. The tape cannot get wet during this time, so bathing is limited.

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