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My tb result looks over 15 mm vertically and exactly 15 horizontally. it is not red but only slightly pink, no boils, still is soft and even positive?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

TB Skin Test: The size of the induration is the most important to examine 48 to 72 hours after administration of a PPD (tb skin test). An induration of 15 mm is considered positive for TB but may also be indicative of a prior bcg vaccination, commonly encountered in many non-us born individuals. Various factors such as signs & symptoms of TB and prior exposure will help determine need for treatment.

Answered 6/10/2014

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