A comparative study of tuberculin tine and Mantoux tests

The tuberculin tine (old tuberculin) and the Mantoux (stabilised purified protein derivative-PPD) tests were compared by using them in two simultaneous skin tests on patients with tuberculosis. The tine is sterile, disposable, and easy to administer and the agreement between the two tests was satisfactory. The tuberculin tine test is recommended as a useful screening test when tuberculosis is suspected.