Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can you tell me more about ppd testing for tb exposure?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
PPD testing: Here is good info from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/testing/skintesting.htm
Answered 5/11/2017
700 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I got a PPD test the other day and now I have a reddened area about 1.5 CM in diameter. It looks slightly raised but not firm to the touch. Tb?
4 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Are there any dangers from repeating a PPD test for tb?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Why would someone born in the Netherlands get a false positive on a PPD TB test?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I just had a 2nd round PPD done for work (@ a rehab) and the area is red and about a 1/2 in wide. Last time it returned to normal w/in 2 hrs. Tb+?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why would someone born in india get a false positive on a PPD TB test?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is it possible to have TB after a negative PPD test?
Can PPD TB tests have thimerosal in them?
What do you suggest if my friend is worried about her reaction to PPD (tb) test?
My friend is worried about her reaction to PPD (tb) test. Should she be concerned?
Dr.Martin raffwhy i can not take PPD test? Tb heal 10 yrs ago and qtf-gold positive last week
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
