Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
If i have a positive ppd but negative chest xray do i need additional blood work ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possibly: If your doctor is worried you may have TB there are blood tests that may be useful.
Answered 6/10/2014
4.9k views
Thank
No Blood Work: Blood work is not needed in determining the meaning of a positive PPD (new positive versus historical positive (e.g. Bcg vaccination)) in context of medical history. The negative chest xray indicates no active disease and is a good thing.
Answered 7/22/2015
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What do they inject into your arm during PPD test? In people with (+) even after chest xray, can they still be healthcare providers? Is test painful?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My blood work came TV positive but I don't have ANY symptoms. Should I get a chest x Ray or confirm with another blood test. PlZ help
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Had chest xray and blood test done both were negative but i'm still coughing really bad all day everyday day tried everything but nothing works?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it okay to donate blood if i had a positive TB skin test but negative chest x-ray?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
2 positive TB skin tests. RN ordered a blood test & the results were negative. PCP wants chest X-ray done, but is it absolutely necessary?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My maid got a positive PPD, is there any risk of me or my family to get infected? She has normal chest X-Ray and normal blood test.
HELP!! Whats wrong with me? Got a ppd test done came back positive, got XRay and blood test done came back negative for tb and negative for stds. What other than std or tb can cause positive test ? Can anyone give a detailed answer?
I had a positive PPD & have been asked for a chest x-ray.If the chest xray is negetive will i still have to take the medication, if yes, for how long?
How long is a chest X-ray for a positive PPD good for?
Chest X-ray result- Fibronodular shadows seen in the left apex PPD - 20mm Sputum smear 1st&2nd - AFB = 0. Do I have an active or inactive TB?
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
