Tuberculin - ț̢
A protein extracted from boiled culture of tubercle bacilli (MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS). It is used in the tuberculin skin test (TUBERCULIN TEST) for the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection in asymptomatic persons.
Synonyms : PPD, PPD-B, PPD-CG, PPD-F, PPD-L, PPD-S, Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin, PPD B, PPD CG, PPD F, PPD L
Tuberculin Test - ț̢
One of several skin tests to determine past or present tuberculosis infection. A purified protein derivative of the tubercle bacilli, called tuberculin, is introduced into the skin by scratch, puncture, or interdermal injection.