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Results. * It is very unlikely that a side effect to the test will occur. If such an event does happen, the most common reaction is pain or redness at the test site. In very rare cases, a person who is hypersensitive to the solution could have a severe allergic reaction near the injection site. Such rare reactions may include blistering or a ...
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. Locate and clean injection site.
The TST is performed by injecting 0.1 ml of tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) into the inner surface of the forearm. The injection should be made with a tuberculin syringe, with the needle bevel facing upward. The TST is an intradermal injection.
Step 1: Do an initial tuberculin skin test (Mantoux, 5 TU PPD). Read results 48-72 hours later. Step 2: If the results from Step 1 is 0-9mm of induration: Do a second tuberculin skin test in the other arm 7 to 21 days after Step 1. If the results is 10mm or more of induration:
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Submit documentation of previous positive PPD or have provider sign below. Date of positive PPD: Results in mm: Provider Signature Submit a copy of a chest x-ray report taken within the last year. Date of X-ray: X-ray results: TB Screening Form – Please indicate if you have any of the following symptoms:
Important Note: If a TB skin test cannot be performed due past positive PPD tests or BCG vaccination, please either have a chest x-ray done with results interpreted or a statement from a physician on office
