A patient has a history of severe responses to skin testing done for allergies. What should be used in place of skin testing for this patient?

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Radioallergosorbent testing (RAST) can be used as an alternative to skin testing for patients who have had severe responses to skin testing. RAST analyzes blood samples for allergen-specific IgE antibodies, which are produced in response to allergens. This testing method does not require exposing the patient to allergens, reducing the risk of an allergic reaction.

A Patient Has a History of Severe Responses to Skin