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Tubersol Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (Mantoux) 1 mL, 10 Tests (Rx) *Refrigerated Item*
Tubersol Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (Mantoux) is a diagnostic tool used to detect and measure a person’s immunity to tuberculosis (TB). It is used to determine whether an individual has hypersensitivity or lack of sufficient immune response to TB infection. The test is performed by administering a prick of Tubersol TPD to the upper arm or thigh of the individual, after which the reaction skin is assessed for a wheal and flare response within 48-72 hours of administration. All individuals who are at risk of TB or who may have been in contact with those infected by TB should undergo a Tubersol TPD test. This test helps health practitioners to screen and identify those that may need treatment and protect the rest of the community from TB infection by preventing further transmission of the disease.
Tubersol Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (Mantoux) 1 mL (10 Tests) is an extract of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that cause tuberculosis in humans. It is used to test if a person has been exposed to tuberculin protein, either from a previous tuberculosis vaccination, or from environmental exposure to the bacteria.
Tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) is used in a skin test to help diagnose tuberculosis (TB) infection in persons at increased risk of developing active disease. Tuberculin skin test is done by injecting tuberculin PPD into the surface layer of the skin.
Tuberculin, also known as purified protein derivative, is a combination of proteins that are used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis. This use is referred to as the tuberculin skin test and is recommended only for those at high risk. Tuberculin is made out of an extract of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Brand: Sanofi Pasteur
NDC: 49281-0752-21
Type: Multiple Dose Vial
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