Tuberculin test

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Skin test for the determination of tuberculin sensitivity. There are several possibilities:

  • Percutaneous test: application of a tuberculin ointment (FREKA test, Moro sample).
  • Intracutaneous test: injection of a tuberculin dilution (Mendel-Mantoux). S.u. Tuberculin skin test (THT)
  • Tine test: Multipuncture test by pressing a stamp with tuberculin into the skin. Evaluation after 48 and 72 hours: evaluation of the delayed type reaction. Positive reaction in case of induration in the Tine test or in the intradermal sample, usually confluent papules in the patch test.
  • Multitest Merieux: Stamp with 8 allergens, including tuberculin, to assess cellular immunity. Reading after 48 hours.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer