Jun 17, 2024 · The tuberculosis (TB) blood test and the TB skin test are the two types of tests for TB infection.

Jan 31, 2025 · A tuberculosis (TB) blood test uses a blood sample to find out if you are infected with TB germs.

Jan 31, 2025 · A tuberculosis (TB) skin test can tell if you have TB germs in your body. A TB skin test requires two visits with your health care provider. The TB vaccine may cause a false …

Apr 17, 2025 · CDC recommends testing people who are at increased risk for TB infection. People with symptoms of TB disease or positive TB blood test or TB skin results should be …

Jan 17, 2025 · A positive test result for tuberculosis (TB) infection means you have TB germs in your body. Your health care provider will do other tests to determine if you have inactive TB …

Jan 31, 2025 · The TB skin test (also known as the Mantoux tuberculin skin test or TST) is one method of determining whether a person is infected with TB bacteria. Reliable administration …

Jan 31, 2025 · All persons with signs or symptoms of TB disease, or a positive result from a TB blood test or skin test should be medically evaluated for TB disease. Latent TB infection is …

Apr 17, 2025 · Tuberculosis in Pregnancy Key points There are special considerations when testing for and treating inactive TB (also known as latent TB infection) and active TB disease …

Mar 4, 2024 · Getting tested and treated for tuberculosis (TB) can protect yourself, your family and friends, and your community. The TB skin test helps find out if you are infected with TB germs. …

Apr 17, 2025 · Tuberculosis in Children Key points There are special considerations for testing and treating inactive TB (also known as latent TB infection) and active TB disease in children. …