..Starting node ..Positive pathergy test (HP:0025532)
Term ID:
25532
Name:
Positive pathergy test
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Definition:
With the pathergy test, a small, sterile needle is inserted into the skin of the forearm. The site of injectionis circuled and observed after one and two days. If a small red bump or pustule at the site of needle insertion occurs, the pathergy test is considered to have a positive (abnormal) result.