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Should i have a tb test while i am trying to conceive?
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No effect: Tb test (ppd test) is a diagnostic test that is used to determine if someone has ever been exposed to the TB bug. It does not have any harmful effects & does not affect pregnant women or their fetus.
Answered 6/10/2014
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