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Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

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Scan or Test

Infectious Disease

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Last Update

January 1, 2024

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.pdf

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WA85-1598

Language

English

Creator

Public Health

A tuberculin skin test (TST) can tell your health care provider if you may have been contact with the germs that cause tuberculosis (TB). This pamphlet explains how the test is done, what to expect after the test, and follow-up instructions. It also lists who should not get the test.

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