How long is Tubersol good for once drawn up?
A vial containing any unused product 30 days after the first dose is withdrawn should be discarded since oxidation and degradation may reduce the potency. Tubersol should be stored between 2° and 8°C (35°-48°F). Refrigerate.Click to see full answer. Also asked, how long is Tubersol good for after opening?Once punctured, a vial may be used…
A vial containing any unused product 30 days after the first dose is withdrawn should be discarded since oxidation and degradation may reduce the potency. Tubersol should be stored between 2° and 8°C (35°-48°F). Refrigerate.Click to see full answer. Also asked, how long is Tubersol good for after opening?Once punctured, a vial may be used for up to 30 days, or until the expiration date on the vial, whichever is earliest. Write the date first used on the vial. The vial should always be kept refrigerated and protected from light (such as in a brown paper bag) when not in immediate use.One may also ask, does TB solution need to be refrigerated? PPD solution must be kept refrigerated at 36°– 46° F. Avoid fluctuations in temperature; do not store on the refrigerator door. Syringes must be filled immediately prior to administration. Tuberculin testing solution should not be stored with other vials, such as Tdap, that could be mistaken for PPD. Subsequently, question is, can a TB test be read before 48 hours? The skin test reaction should be read between 48 and 72 hours after administration. A patient who does not return within 72 hours will need to be rescheduled for another skin test. The reaction should be measured in millimeters of the induration (palpable, raised, hardened area or swelling).How much TB do I draw up? Administration Locate and clean injection site 5–10 cm (2–4 inches) below elbow joint. Place forearm palm-up on a firm, well-lit surface. Prepare syringe. Check expiry date on vial and ensure vial contains tuberculin PPD-S (5 TU/0.1 ml). Inject tuberculin (see Figure A3.1) Check injection site. Record information.
