Hello TB Nurse extraordinaires!

I got a call from a nurse asking for a resource that points out where are “alternate sites” that could be used for TST placement. I remember being told that the upper scapula could be used for patient’s without arms, but I am at a loss to find it. Does anyone have a resource they could share with me?

I have looked at TST manufacturer package insert, CDC Mantoux Manual, and NHANES TST procedure manual.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

Lana

Lana Kay Tyer, RN MSN

Tuberculosis Nurse Consultant

Office of Communicable Disease Epidemiology

Division of Disease Control & Health Statistics

Washington State Department of Health

Lana.tyer@doh.wa.gov

206-418-5581 | www.doh.wa.gov

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