Tuberculin Test

One of several skin tests to determine past or present tuberculosis infection. A purified protein derivative of the tubercle bacilli, called tuberculin, is introduced into the skin by scratch, puncture, or interdermal injection.

Year introduced: 1966

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.225.812.871.800, E05.200.812.871.800, E05.478.594.890.800

MeSH Unique ID: D014374

Entry Terms:

• Tests, Tuberculin
• Test, Tuberculin
• Tuberculin Tests

See Also:

• Tuberculosis
• Interferon-gamma Release Tests

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Immunologic Tests
Skin Tests
Tuberculin Test

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Immunologic Tests
Skin Tests
Tuberculin Test

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Immunologic Techniques
Immunologic Tests
Skin Tests
Tuberculin Test