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 size of induration is measured 48â72 hours later. Erythema (redness) should not be measured. The Mantoux test or Mendel-Mantoux test (also known as the Mantoux screening test, tuberculin sensitivity test, Pirquet test, or PPD test for purified protein derivative) is a tool for screening for tuberculosis (TB) and for tuberculosis diagnosis.