At a Glance
Booking a patch test schedules the pre-treatment reaction check in advance of a treatment that requires one, and records it so the treatment can only proceed when a valid test is on file. ClinicSoftware.com links patch tests to the treatments that need them.
How do you book a patch test?
You book the patch test as its own short appointment ahead of the main treatment, and ClinicSoftware.com records it against the client with its date.
Why book a patch test in advance?
Certain treatments require a valid, in-date patch test before they can go ahead. Booking it early means the client is cleared in time and the treatment is safe to proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book a patch test?
Book it as a short appointment before the treatment; ClinicSoftware.com records it against the client with its date.
Why book it in advance?
Some treatments require a valid, in-date test first, so booking early clears the client in time.
Does the system track validity?
Yes. ClinicSoftware.com flags when a patch test is required or has expired.
Where is it recorded?
On the client's record, linked to the treatments that require it.
How It Works in ClinicSoftware
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Book the patch test ahead of the treatment
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Record the test and its date
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Link it to the required treatment
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Treat only when a valid test is on file
Patch tests are a legal requirement before many treatments. ClinicSoftware lets you schedule, track, and record patch test results against every client record. Set mandatory patch test rules for specific services and receive an alert if a client attempts to book a treatment without a current, valid patch test on file.
How It Works
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Create a Patch Test entry in your services list with a 15-minute duration
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Book the patch test at least 48 hours before the planned main treatment appointment
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Record the patch test result — Pass or Fail — directly in the client profile
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The system prevents booking the main treatment if a valid patch test is not recorded
Key Features
Mandatory Patch Test Enforcement
Pass/Fail Result Recording
48-Hour Rule
Client Alert Notifications
Therapist Reminders
Audit Trail
PDF Result Report
Batch Number Recording
Pro Tips
Make patch tests non-skippable for all chemical, laser, and injectable treatments
Record the exact product name and batch number in each patch test record for traceability
Set a calendar reminder at 48 hours after the patch test to check and record the result