noun
scratch test; skin allergy test
Medical term for a skin test where the skin is lightly scratched and an allergen is applied to check for allergic reactions.
アレルギー検査でスクラッチテストを受けた。
I had a scratch test as part of an allergy examination.
Variant with interpunct; less common in running text.
A patch test applies an allergen to the skin under a patch for a longer period, while a scratch test involves lightly scratching the skin first.
Loanword from English 'scratch test'.