A patient arrives at a clinic with a history of severe allergic reactions of unknown origin. The medical assistant is instructed to perform an intradermal skin test to identify potential allergens. What is the most important step to ensure the accuracy of the test results?
Verify the patient’s identity before beginning the procedure
Apply a bandage to the test site after injecting the allergen
Cleanse the test site thoroughly with alcohol before administering the allergenic extract
Ensure that minor bleeding is controlled before measuring the reaction