The Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) is one method of determining whether a person is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Reliable administration and reading of the TST requires standardization of procedures, training, supervision, and practice.
What does TST positive mean?
Positive TST: This means the person's body was infected with TB bacteria. Additional tests are needed to determine if the person has latent TB infectionlatent TB infectionTB bacteria can live in the body without making you sick. This is called latent TB infection. In most people who breathe in TB bacteria and become infected, the body is able to fight the bacteria to stop them from growing. People with latent TB infection: Have no symptoms.https://www.cdc.gov › topic › basics › tbinfectiondiseaseLatent TB Infection and TB Disease | Basic TB Facts | TB | CDC or TB disease.
When is TST positive?
A patient who does not return within 72 hours will probably need to be rescheduled for another skin test. * For employees who are otherwise at low risk for TB and who are tested as part of an infection control screening program at the start of employment, a reaction of 15 mm is considered positive.
How do you read TST?
- The TST is an intradermal injection of 0.1 ml of tuberculin (PPD) on the inner surface of the forearm. The skin test reaction should be read between 48 and 72 hours after administration. ...
- The reaction should be measured in millimeters of induration (palpable, raised, hardened area or swelling).
What does TST mean?
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What is the full name of TST?
Tuberculin skin tests (TST) are administered to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). The terms Mantoux, TB skin test, tuberculin skin test, and PPDs are often used interchangeably.
What does TST mean in school?
If Tier 1 and 2 instruction is unsuccessful, students must be referred to the Teacher Support Team (TST).
What does a TST mean?
TST. Total Sleep Time. TST. Time-Sensitive Target (US DoD)
What does a positive TST test look like?
A welt on your skin over 5 millimeters (mm) in size where the PPD was injected may be considered a positive result. Reactions between 5 and 15 mm in size can be considered positive depending on risk factors, health, and medical history. All reactions over 15 mm are considered positive, regardless of risk factors.
What is a reason for a false positive TST test result?
A false-positive reaction may also occur if an incorrect antigen is used or when the results are not measured or interpreted properly. People who have been vaccinated with BCG may have a positive reaction to the TST even if they do not have TB infection.Feb 3, 2012