A Commentary (PDF) by Marko Vujicic, Ph.D., HPIâs Vice President and ADAâs Chief Economist, on the impact of this new state-level analysis. PowerPoint Slides (PPTX) including data for all states, D.C., and the U.S. Data Tables (XLSX) with all data used in the reports. Key Findings (PDF)
The Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) is the standard 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.
1 Additional tests are needed to determine if the person has latent TB infection or TB disease. 2  A health care worker will then provide treatment as needed. 3  Negative skin test: This means the personâs body did not react to the test, and that latent TB infection or TB disease is not likely.ther tests, such as a chest x-ray and a sample of sputum, are needed to see whether the person has TB disease. Tuberculin skin test: The TB skin test (also called the Mantoux tuberculin skin test) is performed by injecting a small amount of fluid (called tuberculin) into the skin in the lower part of the arm.