Indications and Purposes
| Indications And Usage Tuberculin Ppd Is Indicated As An Aid In The Detection Of Infection With Mycobacterium Tuberculosis . The Standard Tuberculin Test Employs The Intradermal (Mantoux) Test Using A 5 Tu Dose Of Tuberculin Ppd. 7 The 0.1 Ml Test Dose Of Aplisol (Tuberculin Ppd, Diluted) Is Equivalent To The 5 Tu Dose Which Has Been Clinically Utilized And Standardized With Ppd-S. Tuberculin Skin Testing Is Not Contraindicated For Persons Who Have Been Vaccinated With Bcg And The Skin-Test Results Of Such Persons Are Used To Support Or Exclude The Diagnosis Of M. Tuberculosis Infections. 4 Hiv Infection Is A Strong Risk Factor For The Development Of Tb Disease In Persons Having Tb Infection. All Hiv-Infected Persons Should Receive A Ppd-Tuberculin Skin Test. 3 |
All Formulated Excipients (0 Total)
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Active Ingredients ( 1 Total)
| Name | Structure | ZINC ID(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative |