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Can someone who had a positive skin test for tb , 20 years ago give blood or bone marrow? but never had tb.
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Yes. : Yes. A positive PPD skin test in the absence of active tuberculosis does not preclude blood or bone marrow donation.
Answered 3/13/2019
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Check with your doc: Usually no problem. But check with your doc, especially if you have not taken medication to protect you against tb. There are 2 billion people with a positive test, world wide.
Answered 10/4/2016
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