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THE ADVANTAGES OF THE GLYCOGELATIN PATCH TEST OVER TRADITIONAL TESTING METHODS
Author(s) -
MacLEOD T. M.,
FRAINBELL W.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1969.tb16030.x
Subject(s) - patch testing , patch test , reliability (semiconductor) , test (biology) , computer science , reliability engineering , medicine , medical physics , contact dermatitis , engineering , biology , immunology , allergy , paleontology , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics
SUMMARY.— The disadvantages of certain variable factors influencing the reliability of traditional patch test techniques have been discussed. Further experience of the use of a glycogelatin vehicle for patch testing is reported. Difficulties were encountered in incorporating some allergens in the glycogelatin vehicle but in general the technique proved satisfactory.