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tuberculin purified protein derivative |
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tuberculin purified protein derivative [too͡bur′kyoo͡lin] a solution containing a purified protein fraction derived from isolated culture filtrates of strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is used as an aid in the diagnosis of tuberculosis, in the Mantoux test, and, for the same purpose in a dried form, in multiple puncture devices. See also Mantoux test, tine test. Patient discussion about tuberculin purified protein derivative. Q. What exactly is PPD? I heard it is a substance in hair color and that some women are allergic to it How can I know if I’m allergic to it? A. That sounds nasty... so how can I know if i'm allergic to it or not? Read more or ask a question about tuberculin purified protein derivativeHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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