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Kveim test

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Kveim test
n.
An intradermal test for the detection of sarcoidosis, performed by injecting Kveim antigen and examining skin biopsies after three and six weeks; a positive test is indicated by typical nodules showing evidence of sarcoid tissue.
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The Kveim test is not used often in the United States because no test material has been approved for sale by the U.
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