Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How difficult must an induration be to be considered positive tb test?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
PPD: It is not about hardness of the induration it is about the size of the area of induration. It is harder than surrounding skin.
Answered 1/1/2015
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How would i be able to tell if I have a positive TB test?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How quickly will you know if you have a positive TB test?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is it possible to have TB test induration >5mm on the same day as receiving the test?
After a TB test, a normal patient has an induration of more than 15 mm. How is this treated?
Can induration on TB skin test be deep?
TB skin test done this AM.It is red with 1/2in induration. Woke up feeling bad,Weak,no fever, strep test neg., sore throat. Side effect of test?
I'm just wondering, if you test positive for TB does that automatically mean you have it?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
