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Redness alone at the skin test site usually means you have not been infected with TB bacteria. A firm red bump may mean you have been infected with TB bacteria at some time. The size of the firm bump (not the red area) is measured 2 to 3 days after the test to determine the result.
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What are the test to confirmed into positive of tuberculosis?
if montoux test is positive
Can you contract tuberculosis from the tuberculosis skin test?
No.
How is the mantoux test for tuberculosis given?
skin test
What is the ICD-9 code for history of positive PPD test in the past - 795.51?
The PPD test is the test for tuberculosis. The correct code for a positive test in the past is V12.01 for a personal history of tuberculosis.
What medical term for skin test used to determine the presence of tuberculosis infection?
The only thing I've heard the skin test for tuberculosis called is the tuberculin skin test.
What is the name of tuberculosis test?
is mostly called the turberculosis skin test
What is the name of a tuberculosis test?
It is often called a tuberculin skin test, or a Mantoux test.
What is present with a positive Mantoux?
If you get a positive Mantoux test it means that you have purified protein derivative. This test is used to test for TB or Tuberculosis. If you get a positive test, further testing is required to see if you actually have Tuberculosis.
What is mantoux test use to detect?
Tuberculosis
Should you take a 2nd tuberculosis test?
No
What is medical coding 01215?
ICD 9 CM Code 012.15 - Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes, tubercle bacilli not found by bacteriological examination, but tuberculosis confirmed histologically.
How long does it take to get tuberculosis sputum culture results?
It can take anywhere from one to eight weeks to get Tuberculosis Sputum culture results. The test will determine if you have Tuberculosis.
