Ranchi: Skin TB testing is all set to start at the govt hospitals across the district from next month for detecting ...

The skin TB test involves injecting a small amount of tuberculin (PPD) under the skin on the forearm and checking for a reaction (swelling) after 48-72 hours. A positive result indicates a ...

Medicare may cover the costs of a purified protein derivative (PPD) test if a person has symptoms or has been exposed to tuberculosis (TB). If not, Medicare will likely deny coverage as it would ...

A recent case of tuberculosis found at Bob Jones High School in Madison Alabama has people asking questions about a disease that most only know about from books, tv shows, or movies. According to ...

in which a doctor or another healthcare professional usually examines your skin for any reaction to the tuberculin. Sometimes, your healthcare team may recommend a blood test to diagnose TB.