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MANTOUX TEST

Mantoux Test

ACCEPT:

  • If it was performed to establish immunity and the donor is immune AND sores healed AND no follow is required
  • If it was performed as contact tracing and the donor is not immune AND sores healed AND no follow up is required

DEFER:

  • If unread read or waiting further investigation
  • For 8 weeks from date of immunisation if donor was given BCG
  • For 2 weeks from date the sores from BCG immunisation are fully healed
  • Until all follow-up is complete if Mantoux test was performed as part of contact tracing (some of those donors will require BCG immunisation at the end of the follow up period)

SEE IF RELEVANT

IBTS/MEDD/DSGDE/0001Attachment 4.304Ver 1.1
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