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