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.
Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (Mantoux) for intradermal tuberculin testing is prepared. by the Sanofi Pasteur Laboratories Limited from a large Master Batch Connaught Tuberculin. (CT68) which has been obtained from a human strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis grown. on a protein-free synthetic medium.