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Can you explain if it's safe to retake a tuberculosis test after testing positive?
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Repeat TB test: It is not a good idea to repeat a TB skin test if a previous test is positive as you can have a much larger reaction that may cause a problem. If you are required by work to have a screen for tB again , an X-ray is usually recommended.
Answered 5/26/2014
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