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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a skin test" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in medical contexts to refer to a test that checks for allergies or infections by applying substances to the skin.
Example: "The doctor recommended a skin test to determine if I have any allergies to certain medications."
Alternatives: "dermal test" or "cutaneous test".
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A skin test for tuberculosis showed no evidence that he has been infected by the bacterium.
A skin test performed earlier in the year showed that she was not infected.
Those exposed to the disease will have a skin test, a chest X-ray and a medical review arranged.
Are the chemicals needed for a skin test available these days?
I went to a well-respected salon where a skin test was carried out well in advance and my highly qualified colourist did everything he should.
Anyone with a history of bee sting allergies shouldn't put too much faith in a skin test that shows the danger has gone away, researchers have found.
An allergist will most likely do a skin test to pinpoint exactly what your child is allergic to.
When an allergy is suspected, a skin test should be performed to confirm it so that the ideal antibiotic treatment is not mistakenly ruled out in the future.
A skin test taken at any later time may reveal the earlier infection and the immunity, and a small scar in the lung may be visible by X-ray.
Intervention resistance to corticosteroids was assessed using a skin test.
A skin test called "delayed type hypersensitivity" also is widely used to determine latency.
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