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Overall results of patch and lab testings
| Result | Medical history for metal sensitivity | Patch testing | Lab testing (evaluated from 2006) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positivity | Ascertained: 9 / 24 | Nickel: 21 / 24 | Nickel: 5 / 6 |
| Chrome: 6a / 24 | Chrome: 4a / 5 | ||
| Suspected: 13 / 24 | Cobalt: 4 / 24 | Cobalt: 1 / 1 |
a One subject was negative to chrome at the patch testing, but was found positive to LTT
