Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How is the ppd skin test measured?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Size of induration: The tuberculosis skin test (PPD) is measured between 48-72 hrs after placement. The area of induration (palpable, raised, hardened area) around the site of injection is measured and this represents the reaction to tuberculin.
Answered 7/25/2018
5.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Question about nursing - how often do hospital nurses check PPD skin tests on themselves?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am 5 weeks pregnant and get an annual PPD skin test for employment? Is there any harm to the baby if i get the PPD test?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Dr martin raffi had PPD test last year for immigration request. Not sure PPD or tstthey inject into skin. Place on my hand red. Make TB reactive?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Had a PPD skin test and the result is 10 mm the reference says 5 to 10 is borderline. and i don't get it what they mean and what to do next ?
What does it mean if PPD tuberculin skin test came out positive?
Ppd skin test, negative, no reaction and swelling (72 hrs). The test was taken in last tuesday morning, 9am, now it gets swelling and itch. Positive?
My PPD skin test looks like a mosquito bite, why?
What's the best treatment for a positive PPD skin test?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
