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Tuberculin Skin Test

Reading the TB skin test

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Reading the TB skin test

The test must be read within 48-72 hours of administration. Using a ballpoint pen, start from the periphery of the test site and move toward the centre. The pen will usually stop at the edge of the reaction site, making measurement easier. Remember, induration is measured, not the redness.

photo reproduced with the permission of Dr. Marc Steben