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Test Preparation

From Daniel More, MD, About.com

Updated May 23, 2007

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The patch test panels are prepared by filling small metal cups with the allergens to be tested. The panels may be customized for a particular person, or standardized. The TRUE test is a standard panel of 24 allergens pre-loaded onto paper tape.

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