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I had a tb test yesterday, the nurse gave the shot, there was no bleeding, no mark & today there is still no reaction, no redness, no bump. is this ok?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Wait...: a true reading cannot be obtained before 48 hours. We usually read the PPD test in 48-72 hours.

Answered 1/11/2015

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A member asked:

I had a tb test yesterday, the nurse gave the shot, there was no bleeding, no mark & today there is still no reaction, no redness, no bump. is this ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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