Table 3

Heaf testing

Heaf test grade Reaction
NegativeNo induration
14–6 papules
2Confluent papules form indurated ring
3Central filling to form disc
4Disc >10 mm with or without blistering
  • The equivalent Mantoux positive levels done with 10 TU (0.1 ml 100 TU/ml, 1:1000) are 5–14 mm induration (Heaf 2) and >15 mm induration (Heaf 3–4), respectively.12