Patch Tests

"Patch Tests" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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Skin tests in which the sensitizer is applied to a patch of cotton cloth or gauze held in place for approximately 48-72 hours. It is used for the elicitation of a contact hypersensitivity reaction.

Descriptor ID	D010328
MeSH Number(s)	E01.370.225.812.871.610 E05.200.812.871.610 E05.478.594.890.610
Concept/Terms	Patch Tests Patch Tests Patch Test Test, Patch Tests, Patch

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Patch Tests".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Diagnosis [E01]
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures [E01.370]
Clinical Laboratory Techniques [E01.370.225]
Immunologic Tests [E01.370.225.812]
Skin Tests [E01.370.225.812.871]
Patch Tests [E01.370.225.812.871.610]
Investigative Techniques [E05]
Clinical Laboratory Techniques [E05.200]
Immunologic Tests [E05.200.812]
Skin Tests [E05.200.812.871]
Patch Tests [E05.200.812.871.610]
Immunologic Techniques [E05.478]
Immunologic Tests [E05.478.594]
Skin Tests [E05.478.594.890]
Patch Tests [E05.478.594.890.610]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is related to "Patch Tests".

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Patch Tests".

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