Comparison between in vivo measurement of the Montenegro skin test and paper recording.

The article presents a study on measurement comparison between Montenegro skin test (MST) and paper recording. It says that the study uses ballpoint pen technique and a paper soaked in 70 percent alcohol. Result shows that out of 154 patients, only 11 patients resulted in a negative test. It adds that paper recording can serve as an alternative to direct reading and tracing provides the documentation and record of the patient's exam for a control and standardization of the technique.