Warning

Your child’s doctor has requested that a skin prick test be performed on your child. The test will take place in the Respiratory Function Laboratory.

Why does this need to be done?
A skin test is performed on some children who have problems with:- itchy nose, runny eyes and sneezing when they touch dogs cats or other animals or touch cut grass or other plants.

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Last reviewed: 06/10/2023

Next review date: 30/10/2025

Author(s): RHC Paediatric Physiotherapy Department.

Approved By: RHC Respiratory and Sleep Physiology Department