TUBERCULIN PPD

Brand Name & Strength

Tuberculine PPD 5T.U/0.1 ml, Tuberculin PPD

RT

23 SSI 2T.U/0.1 ml

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

Not required

Diluent

Not required

Administration & Infusion rate

Intradermal (intracutaneous) injection Administer intradermally (uppermost layer of the skin) into the middle third of the forearm (volar or dorsal site) If neither arm can be used, may administer to back of shoulder

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

- -

Remarks

Do not inject IM, IV or SC Avoid pressure or bandage at injection site Multi dose vials may be used for up to maximum 4 weeks if kept as per stated above and used aseptically