If people do develop the condition, they often show no symptoms. A PPD skin test, also sometimes called a tuberculin skin test (TST), can determine if a person has TB. If a healthcare team decides ...

Doctors and healthcare professionals can perform a PPD skin test to test for TB. Medicare Part B may cover eligible costs if your healthcare team decides to perform this test to help diagnose TB ...

Medicare may cover the costs of a purified protein derivative (PPD) test if a person has symptoms or has been exposed to tuberculosis (TB). If not, Medicare will likely deny coverage as it would ...

Latent tuberculosis counseling Students that are identified as at risk for developing latent tuberculosis (TB) will be counseled and educated about positive PPD skin tests, symptoms of active TB, and ...