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Positive Tuberculin Skin Test (ST) Reporting Form Under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, diagnoses of Tuberculosis (TB) infection and/or disease must be reported to Public Health. This includes:

How to fill out positive tuberculin skin test

How to fill out positive tuberculin skin test

1. Wash your hands thoroughly before starting the procedure.
2. Gather all the necessary supplies such as a ruler, sterile tuberculin syringe, purified protein derivative (PPD) tuberculin solution, alcohol swab, and adhesive bandage.
3. Choose the site where the test will be administered, which is usually the inner forearm.
4. Cleanse the chosen site with an alcohol swab and allow it to dry.
5. Take the sterile tuberculin syringe and insert it into the PPD tuberculin solution vial.
6. Withdraw 0.1 mL of the solution into the syringe.
7. Hold the syringe with the bevel facing upward and inject the needle into the inner forearm at a 5-15-degree angle.
8. Slowly inject the PPD tuberculin solution just beneath the surface of the skin.
9. Remove the needle from the forearm and discard it in a sharps container.
10. Use a ruler to measure the diameter of the induration (raised hardened area) at the injection site after 48-72 hours.
11. Record the measurement in millimeters.
12. Interpret the results based on the guidelines provided by the healthcare professional.
13. Cleanse the injection site with an alcohol swab and apply an adhesive bandage if necessary.

Who needs positive tuberculin skin test?

1. Individuals who have had close contact with someone diagnosed with tuberculosis need a positive tuberculin skin test.
2. People with certain medical conditions, such as HIV infection, kidney disease, or diabetes, may require a positive tuberculin skin test.
3. Healthcare workers and individuals working in high-risk settings, such as correctional facilities or homeless shelters, should have a positive tuberculin skin test.
4. Foreign-born individuals from countries with a high prevalence of tuberculosis may need a positive tuberculin skin test upon entry to a new country.
5. People with weakened immune systems, such as those undergoing chemotherapy or organ transplant recipients, should undergo a positive tuberculin skin test.
6. Individuals showing symptoms of tuberculosis, including persistent cough, weight loss, and night sweats, should be tested.

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What is positive tuberculin skin test?

A positive tuberculin skin test indicates that a person has been infected with the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.

Who is required to file positive tuberculin skin test?

Individuals who have been tested for tuberculosis and have a positive result are required to file a positive tuberculin skin test.

How to fill out positive tuberculin skin test?

Positive tuberculin skin tests should be filled out by a healthcare provider who administered the test and can accurately interpret the results.

What is the purpose of positive tuberculin skin test?

The purpose of a positive tuberculin skin test is to identify individuals who have been infected with tuberculosis so that they can receive proper treatment and prevent the spread of the disease.

What information must be reported on positive tuberculin skin test?

Information that must be reported on a positive tuberculin skin test includes the date of the test, the size of the induration (swelling) at the test site, and any relevant medical history.