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What are some alternatives to tb x-ray screening?
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TB screening: Current recommendations require a chest x-ray be performed on any person whose tuberculin PPD testing or quantiferon blood testing is positive to rule out pulmonary tb.
Answered 6/10/2014
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TB screening: To screen for TB we do PPD skin test or mantoux test. If positive, chest x- ray is done and sputum culture for TB is ordered.
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