[The evaluation of the Kveim test in sarcoidosis diagnostics for out-patients (author's transl)]. / Der Wert des Kveimtestes in der ambulanten Diagnostik der Sarkoidose

In a total number of 113 cases the Kveim test was performed. The antigen used was produced in the institute for pulmonary diseases and tuberculosis, Novi Sad, Yugoslavia. Patients with sarcoidosis had positive results in 65.8%, including 19.5% doubtful positive cases. In a special group of patients with sarcoidosis, who received corticosteroids at the same time, only 25.7% showed positive results. In a control group of 24 cases no positive result was observed. The Kveim test is an useful method for diagnostic purpose in out-patients. Further investigations for improvement of this method will be necessary.