tuberculin test

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A positive tuberculin test means that the patient has been exposed to the bacteria and exhibits a cellular immune response to it.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The classical test for delayed hypersensitivity is the tuberculin test for tuberculosis, where bacterial proteins from M. tuberculosis are injected into the skin.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Professor Calmette: In such cases the tuberculin test is not positive.

From Time Magazine Archive

Members of a TB victim's immediate family should also take isoniazid, especially youngsters with a positive tuberculin test reaction.

From Time Magazine Archive

The introduction of the disease in this manner may be avoided by requiring a tuberculin test of all new animals admitted on the premises.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry