Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux)

Why it is done

Screening for TB infection.

Preparation

Return for reading after 2 to 3 days. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: TB infection likely (also after BCG). Low or negative may mean: Infection less likely. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

What it measures

Skin reaction to TB protein, read after 48 to 72 hours.

Sample type

Skin test

If the result is high

TB infection likely (also after BCG).

If the result is low

Infection less likely.

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सामान्य प्रश्न

What does the Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux) measure?
Skin reaction to TB protein, read after 48 to 72 hours.

Why is the Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux) done?
Screening for TB infection.

Do I need to fast for the Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux)?
Return for reading after 2 to 3 days.

What does a high or positive Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux) mean?
TB infection likely (also after BCG).

What does a low or negative Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux) mean?
Infection less likely.

What is the normal range for the Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux)?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.

Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux) क्यों किया जाता है?
Screening for TB infection.

Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux) के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
Return for reading after 2 to 3 days. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: TB infection likely (also after BCG). Low or negative may mean: Infection less likely. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.