Above all, the subcutaneous tuberculin test should be used rarely, and then only after all other methods of diagnosis were thoroughly applied.
II. CUTANEOUS TUBERCULIN TEST
1. Synonyms: Von Pirquet Test or Skin Test
2. Apparatus and Dilutions Necessary:
Inoculation needle of Von Pirquet
Koch's Old Tuberculin (undiluted or dilutions according to method).
A centimeter tape measure (divided to 1⁄10 cm.) to measure reactions
Ether
Alcohol lamp
Medicine dropper