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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.

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Tuberculin skin test (TST)

What is TST?

The Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test is a test to check if a person is infected with tuberculosis bacteria.

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?

There is usually no problem with recurrent TST unless the person has had a severe reaction to a previous TST.

What does a positive Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax (SSP) result mean?

The result of Preventive Treatment (PT) depends on the size of the swelling or the hard area. It also depends on the person’s risk of contracting TB bacteria and the progression of TB if infected.
  • 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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Tb Test | PPD (TB) Skin Test

What is the procedure of the PPD test?

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.

Does a positive PPD test mean I have tuberculosis?

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.

Are there any side effects of the test?

Other than mild redness and soreness, there are no side effects of the test.

I received a BCG vaccine. Will it affect my test results?

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.

What is a 2-step PPD test?

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.

Does UrgentWay offer a 2-step PPD test?

Yes, UrgentWay offers a 2-Step PPD test at an affordable price.

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