Jan 31, 2025 · The TB skin test (also known as the Mantoux tuberculin skin test or TST) is one method of determining whether a person is infected with TB bacteria. Reliable administration and reading of …

Jan 17, 2025 · This wallchart provides clear, detailed steps on how to administer and read the Mantoux TB skin test. The first two panels of the wall chart list the steps in administration and reading the skin …

Note: Reliable administration and reading of the tuberculin skin test involves standardization of procedures, training, supervision, and practice. Always follow your institution’s policies and …

Jan 31, 2025 · A tuberculosis (TB) skin test can tell if you have TB germs in your body. A TB skin test requires two visits with your health care provider. The TB vaccine may cause a false-positive TB skin …

The Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) is one method of determining whether a person is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Reliable administration and reading of the TST requires standardization …

Dec 20, 2021 · Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test Toolkit What to know CDC has free training materials on reading and administering the TB skin test. The Mantoux TB skin test toolkit includes a fact sheet, …

Jun 17, 2024 · Testing for Tuberculosis Key points There are two types of tests for tuberculosis (TB) infection: the TB blood test and the TB skin test. A positive test result for TB infection means you …

Apr 17, 2025 · CDC recommends testing people who are at increased risk for TB infection. People with symptoms of TB disease or positive TB blood test or TB skin results should be evaluated for TB …

Apr 10, 2024 · This video demonstrates the steps for administering and reading the Mantoux tuberculin skin test.

Jan 31, 2025 · All persons with signs or symptoms of TB disease or a positive result from a TB blood test (interferon-gamma release assay [IGRA]) or tuberculin skin test (TST [TB skin test]) should be …