Provocation tests
Definition
A provocation test is a diagnostic test whereby participants are exposed (in a controlled manner) to drugs, chemicals, allergens, or physical forces to provoke a response, in order to discover an allergy, drug hypersensitivity, or the physical cause of a functional limitation.
Examples
| Type of provocation test | Supports diagnosis of |
|---|---|
| Nasal provocation test | Rhinitis |
| Bronchial challenge test | Asthma |
| Drug provocation test | Drug Hypersensitivity |
| Skin prick test / Scratch test | Many types of allergies |
| Tilt Table Test | Cardiological cause of syncope |