Skin tests to analyze a response to various substances include: scratch, puncture, prick and intradermal. (False-positive or a false-negative skin tests are possible.) Other tests, including the RAST and other blood tests may be given to diagnose allergies. If you have asthma, you are also likely to have allergies.
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