Patch test — effective allergy diagnostics at "ON Clinic Odesa"

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A patch test (application skin test) is a test that is performed to diagnose various forms of allergy, regardless of the patient's age and the location of the rash. During one test, you can check for reactions to 10-30 allergens. Patch test in Odesa is performed at the medical center "ON Clinic Odesa". Appointments for patch test are made around the clock (via the website or by phone).

A patch test may be prescribed in case of suspected allergic dermatitis. Other indications for patch testing include:

Patch testing is also performed in case of inflammation of the mucous membranes (for example, conjunctivitis, stomatitis or vulvitis). An additional indication for allergy screening is psoriasis.

During one visit to the medical center, you can perform a patch test for 10, 20 or 30 allergens. Types of patch tests:

The type of test is chosen by the dermatologist after examining the patient (for example, patch tests for metals or medications can be performed). Patch testing should not be performed in severe dermatitis and injuries to the skin areas to be applied. Conditional contraindications to patch testing are pregnancy and breastfeeding.

One of the stages of preparation for an allergy test is to stop taking antihistamines (three to seven days before the test), antidepressants (10 days before the test), and corticosteroids (two weeks before the test). Preparation for the patch test also includes:

The optimal place to place the patches is the upper back. It is also allowed to apply them on the outer sides of the shoulders or thighs. Placing the patches on other areas of the skin may increase the risk of false-negative results.

The patch test is performed by an allergist. Stages of an allergy patch test:

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