Establishing a Patch Test Clinic

Establishing A Patch Test Clinic

Patch Testing
General comments on patch testing, irritant and allergic contact dermatitis,
and when to patch test.

Financial Considerations of a Patch Test Clinic
An abstract of a paper "Building a Patch Test Clinic" presented at the 15th
Annual American Contact Dermatitis Society Meeting, February 5th, 2004,
at the Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C. by Debra D. Fett, M.D..

	Reimbursement for Patch Testing A general outline of the procedure for securing reimbursement for patch testing services provided to patients.
	CANADA	UNITED STATES

Setting Up the Patch Test Clinic
Allergens, accessories and other considerations when planning the Patch Test Clinic

Patch Testing Procedures
Information on allergen preparation, applying the chambers to the patient's back, and suggested patient instructions.

Reading the Results
Information on exposure time, removing the chambers from the patient's back, interpreting results, late reactions, and providing patient information

Reference and Resource Sources
A listing of professional journals and reference books related to contact dermatitis and its practice, internet web-sites, and how to contact the
American Contact Dermatitis Societly.

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