Mantoux Test (Noun)
Meaning
Tuberculin (a derivative of tubercle bacillus) is injected intradermally; a red area appearing 1-3 days later signifies an exposure (past or present) to tubercle bacilli and the need for further testing.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor ordered a Mantoux test to check for exposure to tuberculosis in the patient's system.
- A positive result from the Mantoux test indicated that the individual had been exposed to the bacteria at some point in their life.
- The nurse administered the Mantoux test by injecting a small amount of tuberculin into the patient's forearm.
- After receiving a positive result from the Mantoux test, the patient was scheduled for a chest X-ray to confirm the diagnosis.
- The healthcare provider explained that a negative result from the Mantoux test did not necessarily rule out the possibility of active tuberculosis.