Transcription of Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)
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Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)
Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST) A Quick Reference Guide for Health Care Providers Administering the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) 1. Prepare the client Obtain informed consent Provide client specific education Observe x 15 mins post-injection Return for TST reading x 48-72 hours 2. Supplies Tubersol , 1 ml Tuberculin syringe with a 26 or 27 gauge to inch needle, alcohol swab, cotton ball, documentation record, and anaphylaxis kit and protocol Vials must be used within 30 days Discard open vial if there is no date noted 3. Locate the injection site Use inner aspect of the left forearm, 2-4 inches below the elbow Avoid areas with extensive lesions, burns, eczema, rashes, tattoos or visible veins. If tattoos are extensive, TST can still proceed. Use alcohol swab to clean Do not use local anesthetic cream 4. Prepare to administer the test Withdraw (5TU) of testing solution Do not preload syringes Do not inject air into the vial 5.
Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) Quick Reference Guide for Health Care Providers Reading the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) Must be read by a trained health care professional. Ensure the patient has returned within 48-72 hours of administration. 1. Gather supplies • Caliper or flexible ruler, pen and documentation record 2. Inspect TST site
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