I would like to know when i go see my doctor and get my tb test. how long does it take for my results? thank you
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you need to get it read by a doc/nurse 48-72 hours after you got the injection under your skin. They will look for the amount of swelling in the area and if it is above 10mm then it is positive.
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They will re-check the injection site in 2-3 days to see if there was any reaction.
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with a tb test the results will show IMMEDIATLY. If your skin bubbles up when the pricked you with the needle then you have just tested positive for TB. if it doesnt bubble then its probably negative. Im a carrier for TB (which means i was once exposed to it) i dont HAVE it....but i do. It's called "inactive TB"...which means i will always test positive for it even though i dont ever get sick from it. It could become active again if i was to ever be exposed to it again where then i would have to go through the treatment again but then it will become inactive again after treatment.
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T.B. TEST MUST BE CHECK IN 2 DAYS BY YOUR DOCTOR
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