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How can I keep allergen products safe during and after an allergy test?
Posted July 26, 2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Follow the instructions set out by the allergen manufacturer regarding handling, storage, refrigeration and re-use after opening and expiry of the allergen product.