In giving exact result mantoux test is better than xray?

The Mantoux test is a more specific diagnostic tool for detecting latent tuberculosis infection, as it directly measures the immune response to the tuberculosis antigen. In contrast, an X-ray primarily identifies active tuberculosis disease by visualizing lung abnormalities but may yield false positives due to other conditions. Thus, for assessing exposure to tuberculosis rather than its active presence, the Mantoux test provides a more accurate result.