TB Skin Test - Mantoux Method

It is essential that health care professionals are able to administer the TB (Tuberculosis) skin test according to proper protocol.

This 6-minute instructional video outlines the steps involved in administering and reading the Mantoux skin test, based on Canadian standards.

The video is also available on DVD through the Grey Bruce Health Unit website at:
http://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Communicable/TB_Skin_Test/

Category:

Education

Tags:

• TB
• Tuberculosis
• Mantoux
• skin
• test
• Grey
• Bruce
• Health
• Unit

[arl1018]

I just got the skin test about 2 hours ago, the little bump is gone but in the little bump its little red like it has blood in it. will this go away soon? can i take a shower tonight ?

[GreyBruceHealthUnit]

Taking a shower is not a problem. But be sure to keep your follow-up appointment with your health care professional to have the test read.

[Chrisjr2007]

I need help!!I did a test last Thursday and my result will come up on Sunday!..I see red all over it..I am 17.....

[GreyBruceHealthUnit]

You would be best to see your family doctor or go to a hospital to have your results read by a health care professional.

[sixreasons]

hi,

what does it mean

the result 0-4mm HIV infection here

so from this test,

can be detected someone has HIV+ in their body?

[GreyBruceHealthUnit]

No, a TB skin test does not detect the presence of HIV. It is for detecting Tuberculosis.

[spacezombie]

That's what she said.

[nystagmus]

these are canadian standards? because i think in the US, it is > or equal to 5, 10 , 15mm as the 3 categories for positive skin testing..

[ArmageddonDr]

Very good video. Most health care professionals just see a reddened area and call it a positive PPD. Most don't even palpate for induration. Many don't even know to look for Induration. Without Induration it is NEGATIVE! Redness IS NOT MEASURED WHATSOEVER!

[Nohanih]

must it be done that slowly? or is that for demonstration purposes only?

[IntanKhaz]

I get my 2nd test but I don't know whether it's negative or positive. There is a small bump around 10mm. Can anyone tell me whether it is positive or negative? I'm really scared if it's positive n I will be visiting my doctor tmrw for the results.

[chibifangirlXD]

omg wat should i do im so nervous i hate needles n i'm gonna get tat test till tuesday next two weeks O.O

[waxypotatoes]

I had this done today but I don't think it was done correctly. I had no weal whatsoever. I think it was a waste of time.

[kidsurfin]

Is it true that skin testing antibiotics before administration (not the screening test for TB) and achieving a negative result doesn't mean that the patient is 100% safe from getting an anaphylactic reaction from parenteral anti-infectives?

[L33W41K41]

I'm scared to do this...I have it today. Is it ok to take flight with this thing in me?

[cerebral7830]

nice video.



[nhhn7sisk]

i took a test on wednesday afternoon and the doctor told me to come back on friday morning,i wonder if that lenght of time is ok and after arriving at health center i got red spot but she told it was ok, my red spot just got 8mm in lenght...is the red spot a symtomp of dease, and how long will it disappear? .... :( i'm worrying...

[Babygurl20336]

ok so I had this done

They checked me , they said negative

but its red

and its like 1mm

should I go back and recheck ?