Jun 17, 2024 · The tuberculosis (TB) blood test and the TB skin test are the two types of tests 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.

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

Apr 17, 2025 · CDC recommends testing people who are at increased risk for TB infection. People with symptoms of TB disease or positive TB blood test or TB skin results should be …

Jan 31, 2025 · All persons with signs or symptoms of TB disease or a positive result from a TB blood test (interferon-gamma release assay [IGRA]) or tuberculin skin test (TST [TB skin test]) …

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 …

Mar 4, 2024 · Getting tested and treated for tuberculosis (TB) can protect yourself, your family and friends, and your community. The TB skin test helps find out if you are infected with TB germs. …

Apr 17, 2025 · Health care providers can contact their state TB program or the TB Centers of Excellence for Training, Education, and Medical Consultation for assistance in diagnosing and …

Apr 17, 2025 · Testing for and treating latent tuberculosis (TB) infection or TB disease during pregnancy requires special considerations. Pregnant women diagnosed with TB disease …