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COLD Stimulation Test for Raynaud's Phenomenon
Results and Values
What do the test results mean?
Normally, cold causes little decrease in blood flow to the fingers. Skin temperature generally returns to normal within 15 minutes. Raynaud phenomenon may be present if it takes more than 20 minutes for the fingers to return to normal temperature.