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Tuberculin Test
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Definition
: One of several skin tests to determine past or present tuberculosis infection. A purified protein derivative of the tubercle bacilli, called tuberculin, is introduced into the skin by scratch, puncture, or interdermal injection.
See Also
Interferon-gamma Release Tests
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Tuberculosis
Other names
Tuberculin Tests; Tests, Tuberculin; Test, Tuberculin