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Medical Tests


Medical Test Page


This is a Medical Test record page (in this example Allergy Skin Test). Notice that it provides answers to the following common questions:

  • What is an allergy skin test?
  • What is it used for?
  • Why do I need an allergy skin test?
  • What happens during an allergy skin test?
  • Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test?
  • Are there any risks to the test?
  • What do the results mean?
  • Is there anything else I need to know about an allergy skin test?

The page also includes links to related MedlinePlus health topics and other related medical tests.

What is an allergy skin test?

Medical Tests - What is an allergy skin test?


What is it used for? Why do I need an allergy skin test? What happens during an allergy skin test?

Medical Tests - What is it used for? Why do I need an allergy skin test? What happens during an allergy skin test?

Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test? Are there any risks to the test? What do the results mean?

Medical Tests - Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test? Are there any risks to the test? What do the results mean?


Is there anything else I need to know about an allergy skin test?

Medical Tests - Is there anything else I need to know about an allergy skin test?