When interpreting a skin test, the presence of pseudopods may be read as a
A) 1.
B) 2.
C) 3.
D) 4.

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The presence of pseudopods (fingerlike extensions around the periphery of the wheal) may be read as a 4. Reactions commonly are graded from 2 to 4. No precise definition of a reaction can be given, and the intensity of the response may vary among individuals. However, as a general rule, a 2 reaction implies a wheal that is definitely larger than that of the control. A larger wheal is interpreted as a 3.

When Interpreting a Skin Test, the Presence of Pseudopods May