Mantoux test

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

MANT

Synonyms

Skin test for TB
Tuberculin test

Turnaround Time

4 days

Test Code

2520

Specimen Type

• N/A

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• N/A

Additional Specimen Information

Patients to report to Blood Test Centre Monday - Friday 0800-1600 hrs to get their Mantoux injection and return 2-4 days later to have it read.

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Skin testing using Purified Protein Derivative(PPD) fluid - 5 units dose

Non-Funded Test Cost

$10.75 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2520

Patients to report to Blood Test Centre Monday - Friday 0800-1600 hrs to get their Mantoux injection and return 2-4 days later to have it read.

Contact Information

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Contact Information

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