One of my docs wants me to have this done. Any concerns? I don't think I ever have lately.
Posted by feelfit (Member # 12770) on :
ha, uncle wants a TB test? they gave them to us as kids all of the time in school...not that that means anything!
as far as safety goes.
good luck seek. i think he's avoiding the real issue and grasping at straws with TB...but, if he wants to R/O TB...well...up to you.
Posted by TS96 (Member # 14048) on :
I can't remember if theres actually something bad in the actual test.
All I know is I test pos. for TB yet I am asymptomatic. I needed to be treated with INH and B6 for a whole year because I was in the medical field.
If you test positive you will likely be asked to get a chest xray done. If your Dr. suspects some kind of lung problem ie breathing,coughing, fever,chills etc... this may be why they are looking at a possible TB issue.
Just a guess. All I know is I never have to have the test again because I will always test pos.
Posted by kitty9309 (Member # 19945) on :
It's safe. They also have a new blood test that I had done last time I needed my yearly test b/c I work in the lab.
It is called Quntiferon Gold.
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
I've had lots of TB tests. As far as I know they are safe.
Posted by seekhelp (Member # 15067) on :
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