It is often called a tuberculin skin test, or a Mantoux test.
No.
The pathogen that causes tuberculosis is Mycobacterium.
skin test
if montoux test is positive
Tuberculosis.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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.
The only thing I've heard the skin test for tuberculosis called is the tuberculin skin test.
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.
Tuberculosis
No