410 IAC 1-2.5-48
410 IAC 1-2.5-48 "Latent tuberculosis infection" or "LTBI" defined
Cite as Ind. Admin. Code tit. 410, r. 1-2.5-48
Sec. 48. "Latent tuberculosis infection" or "LTBI" means the following:
(1) No symptoms or physical findings suggestive of tuberculosis disease.
(2) Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) or interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) result usually positive.
(3) Chest radiograph typically normal.
(4) If done, respiratory specimens are smear and culture negative.
(5) Cannot spread tuberculosis bacteria to others.
(6) Should consider treatment for LTBI to prevent tuberculosis disease.