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Just had 2 tb tests, both very hard to tell if + or -. the spots are red & swollen 1 <10mm, other >10mm. so? (20yr, male, worked at nursing home)

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Dr. Velma Scantlebury answered

See your physician: Tb test on your arm should be read only after a specific period of time and not before. Reading should be performed only after and not before. See your health professional for correct analysis of raised areas.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 3/31/2013

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A member asked:

Just had 2 tb tests, both very hard to tell if + or -. the spots are red & swollen 1 <10mm, other >10mm. so? (20yr, male, worked at nursing home)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Velma Scantlebury answered

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

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