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The skin test applicator is used for conventional administration (percutaneous application of allergenic extracts directly onto the surface of the skin) of diagnostic allergen extracts for performing allergy skin tests on the typical sites (the back and the volar surfaces of the forearms) for hypersensitivity reactions in individuals suspected of having allergies. The test tray is intended to hold allergenic extracts in a convenient arrangement for storage and use by the clinician.

The AllergiEnd allergy skin testing products are supplied sterile and consist of two (2) devices: - Test Applicator - Test Tray The MedScience AllergiEnd Applicator and Tray are used together for the conventional percutaneous application of substance directly onto the surface of the skin of diagnostic allergen extracts for performing skin tests for hypersensitivity reactions in individuals suspected of having allergies. The AllergiEnd ST-9 Applicator has nine (9) test heads arranged in an asymmetrical design two (2) rows of four (4) test heads and a distal ninth test head. The test heads are labeled 1 through 9. Each of the 9 test heads has a "leg." At the tip of each leg is an array of nine (9) protruding test points (tines). The tines utilize capillary action to hold the allergenic material for percutaneous delivery when the applicator is applied to the skin. The test heads are designed to fit into the matching asymmetrical well design of the AllergiEnd ST-9 Test Tray. The applicator loads the allergen from each well in the tray on to each test head. The wells are numbered 1 to 9 to match the numbering on the applicator. When properly applied to the skin, the applicator will leave visible indentations in the patient's skin corresponding to the 9 test heads of each applicator is not intended to pierce the skin. The asymmetric design of the wells allows for only one possible orientation for the applicator to be placed in the tray. It is believed that the asymmetric design may help reduce the potential for operator error inherent in a symmetrical design and may also help the clinician avoid misreading of the skin reactions to the applied allergens. The tray is configured to hold either 36 or 72 test allergens in individual wells. The groups of wells, either 4 groups for 36 test wells or 8 groups for 72 test wells, determine the tray configuration. The clinician's testing preferences will determine which tray configuration to consider. The AllergiEnd ST-9 Multiple Well Test Tray is intended to hold small quantities of allergenic extracts in a convenient arrangement for storage and use. The Test Tray is not preloaded with allergens. The allergens are separately sourced and loaded by the clinician. Regardless of the number of wells, the test tray does not come in direct contact with the patient. The individual wells are numbered with an easily readable alpha-numeric system to facilitate recording reactions to specific allergens. By including an alpha-numeric numbering system in the AllergiEnd ST-9 Multiple Well Test Tray the test administrator has a clear organizational structure for locating each allergen and tracking the patient's response and for correctly documenting in the patient's medical records. The AllergiEnd ST-9 Multiple Well Test Tray also includes a locking lid that engages with a flexible seal. The locking/sealing cover protects the physician-filled allergenic material from contamination and evaporation. Additionally, the locking feature provides for secure handling. The locking feature does not affect the medical procedure, nor does it have any direct interaction with any of the allergenic extracts.