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Patch Tests
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Definition
: Skin tests in which the sensitizer is applied to a patch of cotton cloth or gauze held in place for approximately 48-72 hours. It is used for the elicitation of a contact hypersensitivity reaction.
a type of skin test
Other names
Tests, Patch; Test, Patch; Patch Test
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Disperse Orange 1
2581-69-3
*Azo Compounds
Patch Tests/adverse effects.
Contact Dermatitis. 2010 Nov;63(5):298-9
N-
hydroxymethylsuccinimide
5146-68-9
*Succinimides
Patch Tests.
J Am Acad Dermatol 1989;21(4 Pt 2):836
Kathon 886
55965-84-9
*Thiazoles
Patch Tests
Preservatives, Pharmaceutical.
Pharma Action
Mutagens
Mutat Res 1983;119(1):35