Which of the following tests is used to detect delayed allergic reactions associated with contact dermatitis?
A) Percutaneous test
B) Patch test
C) Interdermal test
D) Radioallergosorbent test

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Patch testing helps detect delayed allergic reactions associated with contact dermatitis. The intradermal test is more sensitive than the percutaneous test and usually is used to diagnose allergies to penicillin and insect venom, such as in bee stings. The radioallergosorbent test (RAST) measures the level of antibodies created when a sample of the patient's blood is mixed with allergens in the laboratory.

Which of the Following Tests Is Used to Detect Delayed