Jan 31, 2025 · CDC has free training materials on reading and administering the TB skin test, including a fact sheet, wall chart, and video. Materials are available for download or to order …

Aug 13, 2025 · If you're curious about how to read a tuberculosis skin test, this article will guide you through the process, but remember: the test must be read by a trained professional.

Aug 18, 2025 · Accurately understand your TB skin test results. Learn how to interpret the findings based on individual risk factors and what your next steps are.

Feb 26, 2025 · Read skin tests 48-72 hours after the injection when the size of the induration is maximal. PPD tests read after 72 hours tend to underestimate the size of the induration and …

To identify the exact boundaries of the induration, the reader gently sweeps a fingertip across the forearm, moving from the normal skin toward the injection site. This palpation technique helps …

Oct 25, 2022 · A positive tuberculosis (TB) skin test can look different depending on your risk factors. Learn risk factors to consider and what a positive test may look like.

Aug 8, 2022 · Do you know the magic number? Takeaways: Follow your organization’s policies and procedures for interpreting TB skin test results and stay up-to-date on the most recent …

Screening for it can sometimes become a puzzle, especially for those unfamiliar with interpreting TB skin tests. But don’t worry! This guide will help demystify the process for you, explaining …

Aug 27, 2024 · Follow the directions in the Indications for two-step tuberculin skin tests (TPDF) chart provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to perform two-step …

Dec 20, 2021 · Health care providers can use this toolkit to learn how to read and administer the TB skin test.