mumps antigen skin testing
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Indications
assessment of cell-mediated immunity Children & adults:
- 0.1 mL intradermally
- examine site in 24-48 hours
- positive reaction is >= 1.5 mm in diameter
Injection: 1 mL vials (10 tests)
Adverse effects
- most common (1-10%)
- headache, pruritus, rash at injection site, nausea, anorexia, tenderness, abscess formation or regional lymph node sloughing, necrosis, severe delayed hypersensitivity reactions may cause tissue adenopathy, diaphoresis