Jun 17, 2024 · Testing for Tuberculosis Key points There are two types of tests for tuberculosis (TB) infection: the TB blood test and the TB skin test. A positive test result for TB infection …

Jan 31, 2025 · A tuberculosis (TB) skin test can tell if you have TB germs in your body. A TB skin test requires two visits with your health care provider. The TB vaccine may cause a false …

Jan 31, 2025 · A tuberculosis (TB) blood test uses a blood sample to find out if you are infected with TB germs.

Apr 17, 2025 · Considerations Targeted testing Targeted testing for tuberculosis (TB) is a strategy to diagnose and treat latent TB infection among persons who are at risk for developing TB …

Jan 17, 2025 · Diagnosing Tuberculosis Key points A positive test result for tuberculosis (TB) infection means you have TB germs in your body. Your health care provider will do other tests …

Jan 31, 2025 · The TB skin test (also known as the Mantoux tuberculin skin test or TST) is one method of determining whether a person is infected with TB bacteria. Reliable administration …

The tuberculosis (TB) blood test and the TB skin test are the two types of tests for TB infection.

Jan 31, 2025 · For the latest CDC guidelines for diagnosis of tuberculosis, refer to: Official American Thoracic Society/Infectious Diseases Society of America/Centers for Disease …

Health care providers can access TB testing, treatment, and educational information.

Dec 20, 2021 · Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test Toolkit What to know CDC has free training materials on reading and administering the TB skin test. The Mantoux TB skin test toolkit …