food challenge

food challenge
a challenge test for determining food allergens; a small amount of a lyophilized preparation of the suspected allergen is administered orally and the patient is monitored for reactions such as rash, rhinorrhea, or diarrhea. Called also food challenge test.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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