skin test

• Procedimiento médico en el que se aplica o introduce una pequeña cantidad de una sustancia en la piel para detectar una reacción alérgica o una respuesta inmunitaria.

A medical procedure in which a small amount of a substance is applied to or injected into the skin to check for an allergic reaction or immune response.

1. Medical allergy testB2formal

   A medical procedure where a small amount of a substance is applied to the skin to check for an allergic reaction.

   Prueba cutánea de alergia

   • The doctor performed a skin test to see if I am allergic to penicillin.
   • A skin test for tuberculosis is often required for certain jobs.
   • The nurse applied several allergens to my arm during the skin test.

2. Diagnostic skin examinationB2formal

   An examination of the skin to diagnose conditions like infections or diseases.

   Prueba cutánea de diagnóstico

   • A skin test can help identify fungal infections.
   • The dermatologist recommended a skin test for the suspicious mole.
   • Skin tests are commonly used to diagnose contact dermatitis.