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Guidelines for Reading the Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test. NOTE: The results of the skin test must be read by a trained health care worker 48 to 72 hours from the time the test was administered. (Results reported as âpositiveâ or ânegativeâ are. not. acceptable.) Supplies.
Tuberculin PPD (Mantoux) - TubersolÂ® bioequivalent to 5 US units (TU) PPD-S per test dose (0.1 mL) is available in 1 mL and 5 mL vials. Tuberculin PPD (Mantoux) - TubersolÂ® solutions are ready for immediate use without further dilution. INDICATIONS Tuberculin PPD is indicated as an aid in the detection of infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The Mantoux test is performed by injection intradermally, with a syringe and needle, 0.1mL of Tuberculin PPD. For the intradermal (Mantoux) tuberculin test, the dose is 5 TU per test dose of 0.1mL. Method of Administration: 1. The site of the test is the flexor surface of the forearm about 4 inches below the bend of the elbow. 2.