TB Test (PPD Skin Test)
At UrgentWay we offer affordable TB test (PPD), which covers both PPD placement and reading
TB Skin Test
The TB skin test is also known as the Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test. It is the most common way for doctors to diagnose tuberculosis. A tiny amount of tuberculin will be injected just beneath the skin of your forearm. You will return to your provider in 2 or 3 days, and a healthcare professional will check and let you know the result.
Our experienced health care professionals will discuss your health and counsel you on preventative care and healthy choices.
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UrgentWay provides detailed empathetic counseling on the results of your test.
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TB Test at UrgentWay
We don’t want you running around looking for appointments or waiting long hours before a lab test can be administered. At our clinics, you only need 10 minutes on the first visit and even less on follow-up for reading.
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Tuberculin skin test (TST)
What is TST?
How does TST work?
The doctor uses a small needle to inject a liquid (called tuberculin) into the skin of your lower arm. When injected, a small pale bump will appear. This is in contrast to the Bacilli Calmette-Guerin (BCG).
The person who has undergone the TST should return within 2 to 3 days for a trained healthcare professional to monitor the response on the arm where fluid was injected. The healthcare professional will look for a lump, a hard area and if there is one, measure its size with a ruler. Redness alone is not considered part of the reaction.
How often can a Transport Of Antigenic Peptides (TAP) be performed?
What does a positive Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax (SSP) result mean?
- A positive TST result: This means that the person is infected with the tuberculosis bacteria. Additional tests are needed to determine if a person has latent TB infection or TB disease. The healthcare professional will then provide the necessary treatment.
- Negative TST: This means that the person has not responded to the test and is unlikely to have latent TB infection or TB disease.
Who can get TST?
Almost anyone can get TST, including infants, children, pregnant women, people living with HIV, and people who have received the BCG vaccine.
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We are here to listen to your positive feedback, answer your queries, and provide support. If you have a question or you want to book, cancel, reschedule your appointment, or need your results, then just give us a call. We are only a call away.
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Call : (551) 325-3250
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Frequently Asked Questions
A PPD test is done in two visits:
- Visit 1: Tuberculin is injected into the top layer of your skin producing a small bump that goes away in a few hours. The area is marked and examined in the next visit.
- Visit 2: 48-72 hours after the first visit, you are required to return to the clinic. The marked area will be reviewed by our staff for results. Note that you must return within 72 hours otherwise the test will become void and a new one must be performed.
Not necessarily. A positive PPD test could be due to exposure to someone with a TB infection. If you test positive, then you will be given a referral to get a chest X-ray to rule out active infection. If the chest X-ray comes back negative, then you will be given written clearance stating that there is no indication of TB infection in your lungs.
Other than mild redness and soreness, there are no side effects of the test.
In some countries, BCG vaccination is given to infants to protect them from life-threatening tuberculosis infections. BCG vaccination is not given routinely in the U.S. and its administration may confuse test result interpretation.
However, the CDC recommends that all PPD testing be interpreted based on risk stratification regardless of BCG vaccination history.
A 2-Step PPD is when two PPD tests are done sequentially 7-10 days apart. A 2-Step PPD improves the results of your PPD test by increasing the accuracy and may be required by some employers. For 2-Step PPD, for the person whose initial TST is negative, a repeat TST is required 1-3 weeks later.
Yes, UrgentWay offers a 2-Step PPD test at an affordable price.
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UrgentWay is dedicated to providing you with the right care when you need it most. Just give us a call and talk to the best health care professionals.
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Our Primary Care services focus on preventative medicine and regular follow-ups to develop a long-term trusting relationship with patients.
