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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
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
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

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