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The standard dose for a tuberculin skin test (Mantoux test) is 0.1 mL of purified protein derivative (PPD), which contains 5 tuberculin units (TU). This amount is injected intradermally, typically in the forearm. It's important to ensure proper technique for accurate results. If you have specific guidelines or protocols to follow, please refer to those as they may vary by region or institution.

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