Between 2005 and 2007, 1797 Greenlandic schoolchildren in five different areas were tested for MTI with an interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) and a tuberculin skin test (TST).
A complete blood count blood chemistries and tuberculin skin test should be done.
要进行血常规、血液化学化验和结核菌素皮肤试验。
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The tuberculin skin test lacks sensitivity in patients on hemodialysis. A more reliable means of screening for latent tuberculosis in this setting is needed.