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There are several ways to test for tuberculosis (TB), including sputum smear microscopy (examining a sample of phlegm under a microscope), the culture test (growing bacteria from a sample), the tuberculin skin test (known as Mantoux or PPD), a blood test called interferon gamma release assay (IGRA), X-rays and scans.

New Tests for Latent TB May Be Unreliable in Pregnancy

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Medscape (requires free registration)
22 December 2011

Molecular Test for TB Works Best Combined With Sputum Smear

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Medscape (requires free registration)
22 December 2011

UK: New tuberculosis cases fall by 5%

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Press Association
6 December 2011

Study finds community counseling reduced the prevalence of TB on a budget

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Eurekalert Medicine & Health
30 October 2011

Engaging Indian industry in TB diagnostic innovations

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Science Speaks
26 September 2011

Towards Lab-Free Tuberculosis Diagnosis

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MSF
23 August 2011

Inexpensive microcalorimeters can quickly detect TB

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News-Medical-Net
17 August 2011