Mantoux test

/mænˌtu tɛst/

Definitions of Mantoux test

1. noun

   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
   type of:

   tuberculin skin test, tuberculin test

   a skin test to determine past or present infection with the tuberculosis bacterium; based on hypersensitivity of the skin to tuberculin