Tuberculin Skin Test

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf diagnosis
gptkbp:administeredBy intradermal injection
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Mantoux_test
gptkbp:alternativeTo Interferon Gamma Release Assay
gptkbp:canGiveFalseNegative immunosuppression
gptkbp:canGiveFalsePositive BCG vaccination
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Charles_Mantoux
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tuberculin Skin Test
gptkbp:introducedIn early 20th century
gptkbp:measures immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis
gptkbp:negativeResultIndicates unlikely TB infection
gptkbp:positiveResultIndicates possible TB infection
gptkbp:resultReadAfter 48 to 72 hours
gptkbp:usedFor diagnosis of tuberculosis
gptkbp:usedSubstances purified protein derivative
gptkbp:WHORecommended yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:TST
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7