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Positive reaction to allergen
 
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Coccidioidin or spherulin skin test

How the test is performed:

The test site (an area with hair, usually the forearm) is cleansed. The allergen is then injected just below the skin surface. The test is read at 24-hours and at 48 hours.

How to prepare for the test:

Adults:
No special preparation is not necessary.

Infants and children:
The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experience, and level of trust. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following topics as they correspond to your child's age:

How the test will feel:

There will be a brief sting as a needle is inserted just below the skin's surface.

Why the test is performed:

The test detects if the body's immune system responds to the fungus, indicating that the person has been exposed to this organism.


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