The skin scratch test as it's called, is not very commonly used due to increased likelihood of infection. On the other hand, the skin scrape test is painless, does not leave residual pigmentation and does not have a risk of infection, since it is limited to the superficial layer of the skin. Skin scratch test: a deep dermic scratch is performed with help of the blunt botton of a lancet. 2  Intradermic test: a tiny quantity of allergen is injected under the dermis wth a hypodermic syringe.
Evaluation of MELD score and Maddrey discriminant function for mortality prediction in patients with alcoholic hepatitis. Monsanto P, Almeida N, Lrias C, Pina JE, Sofia C. BACKGROUND/AIMS: Maddrey discriminant function (DF) is the traditional model for evaluating the severity and prognosis in alcoholic hepatitis (AH). However, MELD has also been used for this purpose. We aimed to determine the predictive parameters and compare the ability of Maddrey DF and MELD to predict short-term mortality in patients with AH.
Discriminatory Intent/Treatment A discriminatory intent, or discriminatory treatment claim is when an employee is treated worse by an employer because of his or her status as a member of protected class or category. Disparate Impact A disparate impact claim is a type of discrimination based on the effect of an employment policy, rule or practice rather than the intent behind it. The anti-discrimination laws make it illegal for a seemingly neutral policy, rule or practice to have a disproportionate adverse affect on members of a protected class.