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Tine Test.
Tine Test - as a noun
A tuberculin test in which a disk with several tines bearing tuberculin antigen is used to puncture the skin; development of a hard red area indicates past or present exposure to tubercle bacilli and the need for further testing
Example Sentences
"The tine test is a common diagnostic test used to check for the presence of certain infections."
"The tine test involves pricking the skin with a series of small needles that contain a small amount of antigen."
"A positive reaction to the tine test indicates that the person has been exposed to the specific infection being tested for."
"The tine test is frequently used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis."
"One disadvantage of the tine test is that it can sometimes produce false positive results."
