Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test Purpose, Procedure, Result Interpretation and Your Result Mean

Cara Membaca Hasil Tes Mantoux Untuk Mengetahui Penyebab TBC

TB Skin Test Purpose, Procedure, Result Interpretation and Your Result Mean

🧪💉 Mantoux Test (Tuberculin Skin Test) 👉 The Mantoux Test is used to detect Tuberculosis (TB) infection. A small amount of PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) is injected intradermally into the forearm. --- 📝 Procedure 💉 Inject 0.1 ml PPD intradermally (ID) ⏳ Read the result after 48–72 hours 📏 Measure induration (hard swelling) — not redness --- 📊 Interpretation ✔ Positive Test: ≥ 10 mm → Positive in normal individuals ≥ 5 mm → Positive in: 🧬 HIV patients 💊 Immunosuppressed 🤝 Recent TB