Active substance
Results for the substance antigens derived from mycobacterium tuberculosis (rdesat-6 and rcfp-10)
1 result
About this active substance
Mycobacterium tuberculosis-derived antigens, rdESAT-6 and rCFP-10, are used as a skin test to help detect infection with the tuberculosis bacterium in adults and children aged at least 4 weeks. This product is a diagnostic aid, not a vaccine and not a treatment for tuberculosis.
The test contains two laboratory-produced proteins that are specific to the tuberculosis bacterium. If the immune system has previously encountered Mycobacterium tuberculosis, an intradermal injection may trigger a local reaction. The area becomes firm, and the healthcare professional measures the induration 48 to 72 hours later; a result above the defined threshold may suggest infection.
The injection is given into the skin of the forearm by trained staff using the Mantoux technique. It is essential to return for reading within the recommended time window, otherwise the result may be invalid. Tell your doctor if you have had severe reactions to tuberculosis skin tests, important allergies, conditions that reduce immunity, or immunosuppressive treatment.
The most common reactions are itching, pain, bruising, redness, or swelling at the injection site. Rarely, allergic reactions or strong local reactions can occur. The test alone cannot determine whether tuberculosis is active or latent; the result must be interpreted together with symptoms, chest imaging, laboratory tests, and the history of possible exposure.
The test contains two laboratory-produced proteins that are specific to the tuberculosis bacterium. If the immune system has previously encountered Mycobacterium tuberculosis, an intradermal injection may trigger a local reaction. The area becomes firm, and the healthcare professional measures the induration 48 to 72 hours later; a result above the defined threshold may suggest infection.
The injection is given into the skin of the forearm by trained staff using the Mantoux technique. It is essential to return for reading within the recommended time window, otherwise the result may be invalid. Tell your doctor if you have had severe reactions to tuberculosis skin tests, important allergies, conditions that reduce immunity, or immunosuppressive treatment.
The most common reactions are itching, pain, bruising, redness, or swelling at the injection site. Rarely, allergic reactions or strong local reactions can occur. The test alone cannot determine whether tuberculosis is active or latent; the result must be interpreted together with symptoms, chest imaging, laboratory tests, and the history of possible exposure.