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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for prick
  1. Allergy skin prick or scratch test (image) 
    ... allergy testing is the scratch test or skin prick test. The test involves placing a small amount ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19344.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Growth hormone stimulation test - series (image) 
    ... feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100146_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. CSF oligoclonal banding - series (image) 
    ... also may be some discomfort with the needle prick and the insertion of the lumbar puncture needle. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100145_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Complete blood count - series (image) 
    ... feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. After the blood is drawn, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100152_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. White blood cell count - series (image) 
    ... feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100151_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Monitoring blood glucose - Series (image) 
    Wash your hands. Then gently prick the side (the less sensitive part) of your finger with the lancet to draw out a drop of blood.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100220_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Intradermal allergy test reactions (image) 
    ... intradermal test is more sensitive than the skin prick test and can usually provide more consistent results.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19345.htm - Medical Encyclopedia