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| Pronunciation |
 (mumpz
skin test AN ti
jen) |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| MSTA |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Diagnostic Agent |
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| Use |
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Assess the status of cell-mediated immunity |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Stability |
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Refrigerate |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Children and Adults: 0.1 mL intradermally into flexor surface of the forearm; examine reaction site in 24-48 hours; a positive reaction is greater than or equal to 1.5 mm diameter induration |
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| Administration |
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Administer intradermally into the flexor surface of the forearm only |
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| Patient Information |
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Test must be read between 48 and 72 hours |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Administer intradermally only into the flexor surface of the forearm only |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Injection: 1 mL (10 tests) |
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