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What Tests Should Be Done To Find Out The Allergy For Metals In The Body?

Hello! I was wondering if I could be allergic to the metal I have in my foot and ankle from a reconstructive foot and ankle surgery? I was diagnosed 8 years ago, after my surgery, with RSD, and now MS. But, I have always had an allergic reaction to metals. My surgeons told me the hospital grade surgical steel would not be an issue, as nobody can be allergic to it, but I have seen and read differently. I am curious what steps I must take in order to find out if I am allergic to the hardware or not? I assume a blood test? Thank you for taking the time to read this!
posted on Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
As you are asking a test to know whether your allergic to metal leading to contact dermatitis there are few test which can detect this.
You may undergo Skin Patch test for a particular metal and find out whether you are allergic to that metal.
This test requires 3 days to read the result.The patch will be put on to your back having suspected metal allergen and reading is observed after 3 days.
Hope you find some solution.
Thank you.
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What Tests Should Be Done To Find Out The Allergy For Metals In The Body?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, As you are asking a test to know whether your allergic to metal leading to contact dermatitis there are few test which can detect this. You may undergo Skin Patch test for a particular metal and find out whether you are allergic to that metal. This test requires 3 days to read the result.The patch will be put on to your back having suspected metal allergen and reading is observed after 3 days. Hope you find some solution. Thank you.