Skin Test
Tuberculin Skin Test in Pune
Also known as Mantoux Test / PPD Test
Book the Tuberculin Skin Test in Pune with Pathofast Lab priced at Rs.1200. Book online for free home sample collection.
Rs.1200
Fasting
Not required
Reports in
3 days
Sample
Blood (serum)
What this test checks
This skin test will tell us whether you have been exposed to TB bacteria that causes tuberculosis infection. This helps doctors find the cause of symptoms like ongoing cough, weight loss, and night sweats.
How the test is done
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How to prepare for this test
Fasting: not required. Take your usual medications unless your doctor says otherwise.
2
How is the sample collected
A technician injects a small amount of tuberculin under your forearm skin. You return after 48-72 hours to measure any swelling or hard area at the injection site.
3
How to receive reports
Reports are ready in 3 days. Doctor-verified results sent via WhatsApp and email. For a hard copy, visit the lab.
What your report will show
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Tuberculin Skin Test
Size of hard swelling at injection site in your arm. Measured by visual inspection after 48-72 hours, reported in mm. Size above 5-10mm suggests TB exposure.
Normal Range
0-5 mm
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — across Pune including Aundh, Baner, Viman Nagar, Kalyani Nagar, Koregaon Park, Camp, Kharadi, Undri, NIBM, Pimpri-Chinchwad. Slots 7am-2pm.
PPD stands for Purified Protein Derivative - the liquid injected under your forearm during the test. It's why the test is also called PPD test.
A positive result means TB exposure. Your doctor will order chest X-ray and possibly sputum test to check for active tuberculosis and plan treatment.
Pathofast Lab, Pune
Pathology lab in Camp, est. 2018 · Headed by Dr. Bhargav Raut (MBBS, DCP)
We come to you
Available across Pune — Aundh, Baner, Viman Nagar, Kalyani Nagar, Camp, Kharadi, Undri, NIBM, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and more. Slots from 7 am – 2 pm.
Quick and painless
A trained phlebotomist visits your home. The blood draw takes under 5 minutes using sterile, single-use equipment.
Results on your phone
Doctor-verified reports sent via WhatsApp, email, or downloadable from our portal — usually within the same day.
