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.

• Mild itching, swelling, irritation, or bruising may occur 8. Document • On the TB Screening form, or as per agency guidelines • Can include date, lot number, injection site, and your signature celsius. Alternate testing sites. Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) Quick Reference Guide for Health Care Providers A 6 to 10mm wheal will not appear if

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