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86580 Tb intradermal test

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: TB skin test, Mantoux test, PPD test

Tuberculosis intradermal test (Mantoux test) measuring delayed-type hypersensitivity response to purified protein derivative antigen at 48-72 hours.

Clinical Context

Traditional screening for tuberculosis infection. Induration measured at 48-72 hours with interpretation based on patient risk factors. Limitations include bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccination false positives and variable sensitivity.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.00
Practice Expense RVU0.32
Malpractice RVU0.01
Total RVU0.33

Est. Medicare Payment

$11.02

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Infectious DiseaseImmunologyPulmonology

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