I'm going to the docotor's and I need to be checked for tuberculosis and hepititous b or something like that? (sorry about the spelling) Is it a shot or do they need to draw blood? p.s. Whats s sputum test?
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They need to draw blood.
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Hey, the test for TB starts with a TB tine test which is a little injection just under the skin on your forearm. You go back and have the area looked at 72 hrs after to see if there's a reaction. The test for Hep B is a blood test.
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For tuberculosis, you will get a PPD (purified protein derivative) shot. The solution is injected just under your skin, so it'll look like a small raise on your skin. You will have to have the result within 72 hours. Positive reaction means that you've been exposed to TB, and you need further testing (i.e., x-ray and sputum test). For Hepatitis B, you need to provide a blood sample. Answer to follow on question: Sputum test will show if you have the TB bacteria called "tubercle bacilli" growing in your lungs. Treatment for TB is fairly easy -- all you need is compliance to the medication regimen
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