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.
Tuberculosis skin test facts. 1  The tuberculosis skin test is also known as the tuberculin test or PPD test. 2  The PPD test is used to determine if someone has developed an immune response to the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). 3  The standard recommended tuberculin test is the Mantoux test, which is administered by injecting a 0.1 mL volume ...