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food challenge,

a challenge test for determining food allergens. A small amount of a lyophilized preparation of the suspected allergen is administered orally, and the patient is monitored for reactions such as rash, rhinorrhea, or diarrhea. Also called food challenge test.

food challenge,

n a process of testing for food allergies in which the patient is given, often in double-blind conditions, a sample of a different, potentially allergenic, food once a day and reactions are noted. In some forms the challenge is preceded by a diet from which all common allergens have been eliminated for several weeks, after which foods are introduced as above.

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