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2024年5月14日 · The TB skin test 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 disposable 27-gauge tuberculin syringe, with the needle bevel facing upward. The TB skin test is an intradermal injection.
2024年6月17日 · 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. If you test positive for TB infection, your health care provider will do other tests to determine if you have inactive TB (also called latent TB infection ...
A negative skin test result for TB infection means inactive TB or active TB disease is unlikely, but your health care provider may do more tests, especially if: You have symptoms of active TB disease, like. Coughing, Chest pain, Fever, Weight loss, or tiredness. You have HIV. You were recently exposed to TB germs.
A diagnosis of latent TB infection is made if a person has a positive TB blood test or TB skin test result, and a medical evaluation does not indicate TB disease. A complete medical evaluation for TB disease has five components: Medical history. Physical examination. Test for TB infection (TB blood test or TB skin test) Chest radiograph.
2024年3月22日 · Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium (or germ) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB usually affects the lungs. TB can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, the kidneys, or the spine. TB can also affect multiple parts of the body at the same time. For example, TB can affect both the lungs and lymph nodes.
2024年4月10日 · The Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) is one method of determining whether a person is infected with M. tuberculosis. Reliable administration and reading of the TST requires standardization of procedures, training, supervision, and practice. Learn about the administration and interpretation of the Mantoux TST. Format: PDF.
2024年4月29日 · TB blood tests (also called interferon-gamma release assays or IGRAs) use a blood sample to find out if you are infected with TB germs. The tests measure how your immune system reacts when a small amount of your blood is mixed with TB proteins. Your health care provider will use one of the two TB blood tests approved for use in the United States:
2024年3月4日 · Key points. 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. Format: PDF.
2024年5月9日 · The TB blood test (interferon gamma release assay [IGRA]) mixes a patient’s blood samples with peptides that simulate antigens derived from TB bacteria and with controls. The TB antigens were chosen because they are found in M. tuberculosis complex, including M. bovis, but they are absent from BCG and from the majority of other mycobacteria.
2024年4月10日 · About this toolkit. Training is essential for health care providers to gain proficiency in the administration and interpretation of the TB skin test. The TB skin test should be placed (administered) and read by a designated, trained health care provider. Consult with your state and local public health authorities to determine who can place and ...
