Clinical Testing Guidance for Tuberculosis: Tuberculin Skin Test 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 the TB skin test requires standardization of procedures, training, supervision, and practice
Testing for Tuberculosis: Skin Test | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC 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 test reaction
What You Need to Know About the TB Skin Test TB Skin Test The TB skin test, also known as the tuberculin skin test, may be used to find out if you are infected with TB germs A health care worker will use a small needle to inject testing fluid (called tuberculin) under the skin on the lower part of your inner arm
Testing for Tuberculosis | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC 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 have TB germs in your body
Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Vaccine for Tuberculosis Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is a vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) disease This vaccine is not generally used in the United States The vaccine can cause a false-positive TB skin test reaction
Diagnosing Tuberculosis | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC A positive test result for tuberculosis (TB) infection means you have TB germs in your body Your health care provider will do other tests to determine if you have inactive TB (also called latent TB infection) or active TB disease
Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test ADMINISTRATION To determine if a skin test should be administered, conduct a risk assessment for each patient that takes into consideration recent exposure to TB disease, clinical conditions that increase the risk for TB disease if infected, and the program’s capacity to deliver treatment for latent TB infection
Clinical Testing and Diagnosis for Tuberculosis | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC 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 disease TB testing activities should be accompanied by a plan for medical evaluation and treatment
What You Need to Know About the TB Skin Test Fact Sheet Getting tested and treated for tuberculosis (TB) can protect yourself, your family and friends, and your community The TB skin test helps find out if you are infected with TB germs This fact sheet provides information on the TB skin test