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Allergy Tests
What Affects the Test
Reasons you may not be able to have a skin test or why the results may not be helpful include:
- Exercise that causes excessive sweating.
- Getting a skin patch wet.
- Taking medicines such as Reference antihistamines Opens New Window or tricyclic antidepressants.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference June 30, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Rohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and Immunology |
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