Tuberculin PPD test - Whole Blood and Components

Also known as: Mantoux test

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate unless:

No further investigations or treatment is planned.

Supporting information

See if relevant
Additional information

The tuberculin PPD test, sometimes known as a Mantoux test, is used to test for exposure to tuberculosis, or to see if past immunisation with BCG remains effective. It is may also be used as part of the investigation of sarcoidosis.

Reason for change:
This is a new entry, replacing the previous entries for the Heaf test (now discontinued) and the Mantoux test.
Version details:

WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)