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What is the diagnosis code for TB test?
Screening Pulmonary TB V74.1 TB Test Reaction 795.5 Exposure to TB v01.1
How long is a neg TB test result good for?
Normally for 1 year.
Is it safe to have a TB skin test if you already have a positive TB skin test and also have aortic valve regurgitation?
It is contraindicated to have a second TB test after a previous positive test result.
How long ago was the TB tine test discontinued?
as of 2000, it is no longer recommended for general use.
How long do you wait to have a TB test examined?
After 48-72 hours, the test site will be examined by a trained person for evidence of swelling.
Can a school require a TB test?
Yes a school can require you to get a TB test, so it doesn't spread.
What is a negative test result for a TB test?
In people who have not been exposed to TB, there will be little or no swelling at the test site after 48-72 hours. This is a negative test result.
What is the Mentoux test?
The Mentoux Test is a skin test the screens for TB.
Will marijuana show up in a tb test?
No, weed treats TB.
What other issues can cause a positive reading of a TB skin test?
exposure to TB and having had a BCG vaccine.
How does lab test blood for TB?
Blood is not drawn for a TB test. There are two ways to test for TB. One is a skin test where they insert a bit of the TB under your skin and then in two days they read it. If there is no reaction you are OK. If there is a reaction a X ray of your chest is taken. As a teacher I am required by law to have a TB test every 2 years. Only once have I had a reaction to the skin test, so I guess I was exposed at some point, but the X ray showed that there was nothing.
What is the medical term meaning Tb skin test?
The medical term meaning Tb skin test is Mantoux. It's a term that refers to a skin test to check for tuburculosis.
