title: Skin testing in the assessment of cell-mediated immunity.
abstract: Cell-mediated immunity may be assessed by measuring the response to subcutaneous injection of a battery of recall antigens. The finding of cutaneous anergy (the failure to respond to testing) is strong evidence of either major pathology or a significant immunosuppressive event. A protocol for skin testing is presented together with some preliminary results, including normal values for a New Zealand population. Consideration of its adoption is urged.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000941:Antigens; D002648:Child; D004137:Dinitrochlorobenzene / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology; D007111:Immunity, Cellular; D008875:Middle Aged; D012882:Skin Tests; D014374:Tuberculin Test
chemical_list: D000941:Antigens; D004137:Dinitrochlorobenzene