Category
Microbiology
SubCategory
Mycobacteriology (TB; Mott)
Synonyms/Aliases
Tuberculin test
Abbreviations
N / A
Type
Individual Test
Results
Results ready in 2-3 days
Method
Skin Prick test; 5tu Subcutaneous Injection is given. Reading is obtained 48-72 hours later.
Setup
setup is conducted Daily
Temp
Transportation temprature N/A
Pre-analytic Considerations :
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Pre-analytic Considerations
For walk in patients only
Test ordering instructions:
Fill out test request form fully & legibly
Patient Preparation
N / A
Sample Requirements
Not applicable
Sample Type
N/A ; this is a skin prick test therefore no sample is collected.
Sample Volume
N/A
Other Instructions
N / A
Reference intervals
As per CDC guidelines
Rejection Criteria
N / A
Clinical Utility
Screening test for latent or active tuberculosis.
Test Limitations/ Confounders :
Interpretation is influenced by factors like HIV status & recent contact with someone known to have TB.
Container / Presavative
N / A