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What Does An Infected Tuberculosis Skin Test Result Look Like?
The PPD skin test is a method used to diagnose
Alternative Names
Purified protein derivative standard; TB skin test; Tuberculin skin test; Mantoux test
How the test is performed
The test site (usually the forearm) is cleansed with rubbing alcohol. The PPD extract is then injected under the top layer of skin, causing a welt to form on the skin. This welt usually goes away in a few hours.
The reaction will take 48 - 72 hours to...
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