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.
The Test: The Mantoux test is performed by injecting intradermally, with a syringe and needle, 0.1 mL of TUBERSOLÂ®. For the intradermal (Mantoux) tuberculin test, the dose is 5 US units (TU) per test dose of 0.1 mL.or the intradermal (Mantoux) tuberculin test, the dose is 5 U.S.units (TU) per test dose of 0.1 mL. PPD tuberculin may be used as an aid in the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection in persons with a history of BCG vaccination. HIV-infected individuals should receive tuberculin skin testing as recommended. 13,18.