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===Original test=== The original test proposed by Allen is performed as follows:<ref name="allenoriginal"/> # The patient is asked to clench both fists tightly for 1 minute at the same time. # Pressure is applied over the [[Radial artery|radial]] and [[Ulnar artery|ulnar arteries]] simultaneously so as to occlude them. # The patient then opens the fingers of both hands rapidly, and the examiner compares the colour of both. The initial [[pallor]] should be replaced quickly by [[rubor]]. # The test may be repeated, this time occluding the ulnar arteries.
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