This document is utilized to record essential information related to the administration and interpretation of a tuberculin skin test, also known as a Mantoux test. These forms typically include sections for patient demographics, medical history pertinent to tuberculosis exposure or risk factors, details of the test administration (injection site, date, lot number of tuberculin), and a space for recording the test result (induration size in millimeters) after the specified waiting period.
Accurate and thorough completion of this record is crucial for effective tuberculosis screening and control programs. The information gathered aids healthcare providers in determining an individual’s potential exposure to TB, evaluating the need for further diagnostic testing (such as chest X-rays or sputum cultures), and initiating appropriate treatment if active TB infection is suspected. Historically, standardized documentation has improved the consistency and reliability of TB testing programs, contributing to public health efforts in managing and reducing the spread of the disease.
