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Rinkel test; provocation neutralization

Indications: - allergy, allergen testing Principle: - based on the concept that extremely small quantities of allergen (provocation) can cause immediate disappearance (neutralization) of ongoing symptoms Clinical significance: - can theoretically be used in allergy diagnoses - not appropriate for clinical use due to issues with detecting specific allergens

General

provocative clinical test

References

  1. Anthem (Blue Cross, Blue Shield) http://www.anthem.com/medicalpolicies/policies/mp_pw_a050485.htm