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How can I keep allergen products safe during and after an allergy test?

Posted July 26, 2024
  1. Always protect the bulk supply of allergen from contamination. Needles and droppers that have contacted the patient’s skin should never go back (i.e., “double-dip”) into a well or vial.
  2. Avoid any “topping up” of allergen in wells when amounts are low. Instead of mixing new allergen product with old, discard the well or tray and use a new one.
  3. Follow the instructions set out by the allergen manufacturer regarding handling, storage, refrigeration and re-use after opening and expiry of the allergen product.

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