TB screening,”Screen with PPD –> Looks for TBIf positive, follow with CXR (looks for TB)If active TB, follow with sputum staining and culturePositive PPD if > 15 (>5 if HIV, >10 if RF for TB)Repeat PPD in patients who have never received PPD before*BCG vaccine causes FP with PPD. For these patients, perform a blood test (Interferon-γ-releasing assay). If positive

TB screening,”Screen with PPD –> Looks for TBIf positive, follow with CXR (looks for TB)If active TB, follow with sputum staining and culturePositive PPD if > 15 (>5 if HIV, >10 if RF for TB)Repeat PPD in patients who have never received PPD before*BCG vaccine causes FP with PPD. For these patients, perform a blood test (Interferon-γ-releasing assay). If positive

indicates infection – CXR to see if active*FP should receive 9m of INH*Only active TB is contagious”