Introduction The Mantoux tuberculin test is a skin test to check if a person has been infected with TB bacteria.The Mantoux test or Mendel–Mantoux test also known as the Mantoux screening test, tuberculin sensitivity test, Pirquet test, or PPD test for purified protein derivative, is a tool for screening for tuberculosis (TB) and for tuberculosis diagnosis.The Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) is one method of determining whether a person is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Reliable administration and reading of the TST requires standardization of procedures, training, supervision, and practice.A TB skin test requires two visits with a health care provider.