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IS IT REALLY A PENICILLIN ALLERGY?
www.cdc.govpenicillin allergy.5 Penicillin Skin Testing A positive result means the patient is likely to have a penicillin allergy. If negative, the skin test is usually followed by an oral penicillin class challenge (e.g., with amoxicillin) to safely rule out an IgE-mediated penicillin allergy.1,7 • The current standard of care is to perform a skin test
Penicillin Allergy Guidance Document
www.unmc.eduWhen to Refer for Skin Testing Consider referring a patient for penicillin skin testing if they meet any of the criteria below8 History of penicillin allergy more than 10 years ago Requires frequent antibiotic use Immunosuppressed state (e.g., solid organ transplant patient or patient undergoing chemotherapy)
Penicillin Skin Testing - Michigan Pharmacists
www.michiganpharmacists.org9/28/2015 1 Penicillin Skin Testing The Role of the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Nicholas Torney, Pharm.D. PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident