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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 ...
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:
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.
TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST FORM (also called TB or PPD) TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE STUDENT. TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. *Please note that a positive result requires a chest x‐ray. Page 1 of 1 .
TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST FORM (also called TB or PPD) TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE STUDENT. TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. *Please note that a positive result requires student to contact umsn-undergradcompliance@med.umich.edu for further assistance and a clear chest x-ray. Revised: 4-6-2022.
The TUBERCULOSIS SKIN TEST (TST) is a way of identifying TB infection. You cannot get TB from the skin test. Health care workers are required to be screened regularly for TB. Depending on where you work, you may need to have annual TB skin test. SIDE EFFECTS:
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
