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Chapter 3
Integumentary System: Tests and Procedures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Allergy Skin Test | Skin test used to identify allergies. |
| Scratch Test (AKA Skin Prick or Skin Puncture Test) | Skin test in which the forearm is scratched with tiny needles (lancets), and a variety of substances are applied to the skin to identify allergies. These substances include pollen, mold, dust mites, pet dander, & chemicals in food. |
| Intradermal Skin Test | Skin test in which different substances are injected into the skin to test for allergic reactions. |
| Biopsy | The removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination. |
| Excisional Biopsy | Surgical removal of an entire lesion or tumor. |
| Incisional Biopsy | Incision (cut) into the tissue for removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination. |
| Exfoliative Cytology | Biopsy procedure in which living tissue is scraped and analyzed microscopically for bacteria. The tissue may also be placed in a growth medium to check for fungal infection. |
| Needle Biopsy | Biopsy procedure in which a hollow needle removes a core sample of tissue for microscopic examination. |
| Punch Biopsy | A biopsy done with a small, circular blade that rotates down through the epidermis and dermis and into the subcutaneous layer, producing a cylindrical core of tissue. |