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 TB Skin Test (Mantoux) - page 2 5/2004 Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention and Control Program P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164-0975 651-201-5414 www.health.state.mn.us/tb page 2 of 2 What if my TB skin test is negative? The test is ânegativeâ if there is no bump (or only a very small bump) at the spot where the fluid was injected.