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TB Test: What It Is, How It Works, Results Side Effects A TB skin test measures your immune system’s response to a purified protein derivative (PPD) solution injected under your skin PPD is a protein that comes from Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Clinical Testing Guidance for Tuberculosis: Tuberculin Skin Test The TB skin test is a test used to determine if a person is infected with TB bacteria In this test, a standardized solution made with purified protein derivative (PPD), which is derived from tuberculin, is injected under the skin
Tuberculosis (TB) skin test - HealthLink BC Your health care provider will check the area where the skin test was given for a reaction They will measure the induration (swelling under the skin) and tell you your test results
TB Skin Test: Uses, Procedure, and Results - Verywell Health A TB skin test shows if your immune system has responded to the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB) It is also called a PPD test, tuberculin test, or Mantoux test The test involves injecting a small amount of fluid containing certain components of the TB bacterium under the skin
CS-PIER-0091-TB-Skin-Test - SaskHealthAuthority A positive TST usually means you have the TB bacteria in your body If you have a positive TST you will need to see a doctor and have other tests such as a chest x-ray
Information about the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) A tuberculin skin test (also called a Mantoux skin test) is used to find out if you have been infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis This is the bacteria (germ) that causes tuberculosis (TB)
What is a TB Skin Test (TST)? - WECHU A TB skin test is also known as a tuberculin skin test (TST) It shows if you have been exposed to the TB germ and have it in your body This test is also called a Mantoux test It is not a vaccine A TST is safe during pregnancy