Sign in →

Test Code PPD/PPD CONT Mantoux (PPD) TB Skin Test

Performing Laboratory

St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Injectable test performed by Infusion Therapy and Intravenous (IV) Team.

Testing is performed:

Monday through Friday:  0700 to 1630 by Infusion Therapy

Saturday, Sunday:  0700 to 1630 by IV Team

Emergency skin test will be performed in the afternoon by the IV Team.

Note:  1. There will be no skin test performed on the night shift.

2. Skin test needs to be read within 48 to 72 hours of being administered.

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86580