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In this video, youâll learn how to test for TB infection by. administering and reading the Mantoux tuberculin skin test. The Mantoux tuberculin skin test should always be placed. and read by a designated, trained health care worker . Discuss skin test training, certification. programs, and requirements in your locality . In your work site: yWhat type of health care worker is. designated to place and read the skin.
The Test: The Mantoux test is performed by injecting intradermally, with a syringe and needle, 0.1 mL of TUBERSOLÂ®. For the intradermal (Mantoux) tuberculin test, the dose is 5 US units (TU) per test dose of 0.1 mL.or the intradermal (Mantoux) tuberculin test, the dose is 5 U.S.units (TU) per test dose of 0.1 mL. PPD tuberculin may be used as an aid in the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection in persons with a history of BCG vaccination. HIV-infected individuals should receive tuberculin skin testing as recommended. 13,18.