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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.
Anyone who is required to have a tuberculosis (TB) skin test must fill out the TB skin test form. This includes healthcare workers, teachers, childcare providers, and other individuals who are at risk of exposure to TB.
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 given form must be completed by a healthcare professional who is conducting a PPD skin test. A PPD skin test, also known as Manitou test, is recommended to determine whether the patient has developed an antibody response to the bacteria causing tuberculosis (TB).
A TB skin test form is a form used to document an individual's Tuberculosis (TB) skin test results. The form typically documents the individual's name, date of birth, date of test, test results, and any follow-up appointments needed.
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 of procedures, training, supervision, and practice. How is the TST Administered?
The Tuberculosis Skin Test is a way of identifying TB infection. You cannot get TB from the skin test. RISKS & POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS: If you have been exposed to TB in the past, swelling and redness may develop at the site of the test. A blister or scar may also result.
