Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Would an x-ray show signs of tb or are there other tests that can be taken ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Several: Skin test. X-ray may show cavities or scarring ct scan if sputum production, microscopic, and cultures.
Answered 4/6/2014
4.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What should I do if I have TB in my lungs(skin, sputam test negative)but X-ray said tb.?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What if my first TB skin test doesn't show anything?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How accurate is this test :quantiferon-tb gold? And can they show up like false positive?I have test done and don't like the results i see .Scared
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If I have a positive PPD test but show no symptoms or anything of TB am I contagious to others? Or is only active TB disease contagious
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Im trying out for a job handing out samples in stores, ive been exposed to tb before and was on meds for a yr, would that show up on a tb test?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I had a primary complex when i was 3 yrs old,i am 28 years old now, my X-Ray report shows the minor scar.I m very health and no sign of TB .pls guide.
37 asain female. Born outside of usa. Always TB test positive. 2009 chest X-ray is clear. 09/2012 X-ray show 4mm nodule. How concern should I be?
Dear all, few days ago I did xray, then dr told me that do CT scan and M-t skin test for Tuberculosis. NOW THE MT test is Negative BUT CT SCAN SHOW SIGN OF Tb. Which one is correct, would you please guide me, what should we do???????
If tuberculosis shows negatibe in everh test..But all thr symptoms supportd it...Doed TB medicine is advisable?
I had TB about 1 year ago and all tests show clear, can I donate blood ?
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
