I'm applying for the school district SFA position, and they requested me to get a TB test it'll be done in 48 hours, and I'll go back for results paperwork.
I’m going to get my test tomorrow and I’m freakingggg out bc I absolutely hate needles. Everyone keeps telling me that it’s just a scratch but it’s not it’s an injection so it’s even worse. Ahhhh I’m so scared
Maddie Nielsen good news, I got the test today and I didn’t even freak out too much. I always scare myself and it’s never that bad. Thanks for the encouraging words!
Great, Maddie! Very informative. I just got my TB skin test yesterday and am having it read tomorrow. I thought I had remembered something about it being a raised bump regardless of whether or not you were positive, and positivity being a matter of bump diameter. However, mine is completely flat and, like yours, dissipated within about an hour of being injected. Now I know that means I'm negative. Thanks a bunch!
Thanks for sharing! I am getting a TB test this week! I was guessing you were from the midwest by your accent and then at the end you mentioned WI! That's where I'm from😊
@@amyskiff5254 im ok but my grandmother passed away about a month ago because of TB. she had problem eating and she had high blood pressure. maybe because she's old. but me and my family is ok. we still need to check up every 6 months untill next year. but so far, everything is ok. 😊
I took this test, my skin was raised a little for 1-2 hrs and now it's back to normal. Now I know this is normal. The other videos probably showed worst case reaction or reaction positive.
Hi Maddie! I found your video because I was looking for an explanation of what to expect at a TB 2-step skin test. I work for a company that provides screening services for students. We also verify immunization records for students that are going into the Healthcare field, just like you in Dental Assisting. These students often struggle with getting the 2-step right, lots of times because they think the reading is the second step. I love your video and would like to share it with students as a resource. Our experience with many of these students leads us to believe that they won't watch a video that is 10 minutes long, or they might skim through it and miss important parts. Do you think you might ever consider making a condensed version of this video? Students also get confused about other tests and vaccines they are required to get, like Hep B, positive titers, and how to find historic immunization records. You have a very clear and direct way of speaking, and you are incredibly thorough, and I believe this type of video could be very helpful for students. Thanks for making this!
I got the test done today and I’m freaking out because I’m scared if I’ll react badly or something will happen. i got it done in the past before and I’m really scared. I’m freaking out right now
Lol the lady who did mine couldn’t get it through the skin so she just kept poking and tore a little bit so it bleed a tiny bit, so she ended up doing it on the other arm lol 🙄🙄
@@wafaam-li4sc that’s pretty much exactly what the lady who did mine did. I still have a huge bruise on both of my arms bc she didn’t know what she was doing!
i got my test done 2 days ago for a healthcare course for school and it went away in the first day but yesterday i scratched it bc i forgot i had it and i even washed over it in the shower and put lotion on it and it swelled up 😟 my physician didn't tell me or my mom i shouldn't touch it or do anything. now i feel like my test is gonna come back positive. it's not firm or anything it's just kinda squishy.
Hi, I am so glad to see you answer your comments and heart them. I like your candid scientific method direct way of speaking, like the masters of teaching I care most about speak too, for example Carl Sagan, Jacque Cousteau, Marlin Perkins and Ocean Ramsey, the female youtube marine bioligist. Can you help me? I believe I've contracted, Cold Urticaria-- within a couple of days after getting a required tb test for a public works sector job. I have always even reflected an inner boast in my life about my usual joy and great tolerance to extreme cold, living in Pittsburgh most of my life, and, just moved into a new apartment all day and evening long in 3 feet of wet snow banks and 20 degree weather and wind blowing all day. All I needed was a cup of coffee my whole life in stories just like that, including 11 years I drove a Toyota 4 Runner with a completely open back in icy cold conditions and exposure, and soaking wet seats and clothing from cold rain too. All was fine my whole life, until at age 48, I got my first ever required tb test to work my first ever public sector job. Whatever I may have had the tb test as a baby or high school, I no longer remember, but regardless, they obviously created the normal, no effects, result. I had already been working more than a month-- at the Pittsburgh Zoo, outside sweeping and grounds maintenance, in cold air and rain and cold tools of metal and wood and sitting on cold-wet concrete and wooden benches like any other ordinary day in my life. This was in the brisk weather of March. I just did that coffee day cold move in November. A few days after getting the test, while outside, rain water fell off a tent tarp the grounds crew and I were putting up, and my shoulder with a Zoo t-shirt got soaked. I immediately got blister hives all over the effected area. Initially, I thought the rain water had some weird bacteria in it, maybe from being locked up in a plastic tarp for an unknown time, but soon I noticed it happening a lot. If I even touched cold pipes or sat down outside, even when the wind blew, my skin got red rashes, water blisters, itching like ants, and even white pimple poxings. I knew it happened because of that tb test. "What did they put in me?!" I thought. I have had Cold Urticaria, known as, Cold Hives since 2016, for 3 years now since. I did research and found tb testing "may cause Urticaria and/or Cold Urticaria in very rare cases." I also saw a medical professional on youtube give his opinion, perhaps you've seen him, where he desribes a danger in tb testing because the Tuberculine used, may, "affect the healthy tb bacteria in our systems we get from mother's milk, that defends the body particularly against cancer cell development due to stress." He further stated, "the placement of Turburculine thus may cause such alterations to directly, how the IMMUNITY SYSTEM works-- thus in effect, alter it." I have come to know a connection : Cold Urticaria/Hives , is due to an IMMUNITY SYSTEM's now, over-reaction-- to an otherwise previously normal exposure stimulus. The Immunity system has been altered from a previous homeo stasis hasn't it? It now is triggered to over-release HYSTAMINE, by exagerrated proportions that it did not lose function to do that function previously. ? The high concentrations of HYSTAMINE dialate the skin cells causing any irritation variation as mentioned already. Is there an ANTI SERUM, to, apparently, the agent existent in-- TURBERCULINE ? I am am absolutely certain my Cold Urticaria appeared within the next days in the same week I got that tb test. I had already worked a few weeks waiting for a paycheck to pay for the test outside as weather described. No problem. Then, the tb test , I could pay the $55 after a couple weeks of work. Then, Cold Hives: Cold Urticaria immediately after and 3 years later since. Can you please write me with anything you know regarding this. Especially, a cure? And, if there are others having this rare immunity system disorder, URTICARIA or/and COLD URTICARIA-- if they can also trace back the usually quoted, "sudden appearance of it, at a particular age-- usually in youth (perhaps after they got a tb test too, as we do at those ages?), " could you make any scientific connection to this and help me please, and any other science in this question, or person/s Please. ? Please Help. I look forward to any knowledge you may have or know. Thank You very much. Truly, Daniel
I wish I knew about this condition that comes after Tb testing. I honestly never knew about it until you mentioned it to me. I wish I could help you more but a specialist would be able to help you better.
Hey so I had my test today and after 3 hours the bump is already gone, a tiny tiny tiny bit of redness right at the needle entrance. Is that normal? I am still scared it might get worse again or gets really weird. I am an ICU nurse from Germany and it’s not required there. I did get it done a couple years ago though and it was negative. So I hope this will be negative too! I will go back on Saturday! 😁 scared haha
I am an EMT and had to get one today, lady poked me three times with the wrong needle, then someone else came in with the right needle and poked me again. 4 times total. Ouchies
I never had a positive tb test but today due to me being out and active I had to cover it lightly with a bandaid due to it bleeding . And now it’s red it’s only been 8hrs and I’m freaking out cause I think I gave myself a false positive but I get it read Thursday help me pleaee
They typically consider it a positive test when you have swelling and/or a prominent wheel or induration. They don't measure redness around the skin if it is flat. I hope this makes sense and that you were still able to have a negative reading with your initial skin test!
@@MaddieNielsen my result came out positive. Cuz there was defo a bump so they asked me to do blood test and its negative. Is it possible that i had it positive cuz i had bcg vaccination when i was a baby?
Came to this video bc my 4 year old had to have one due to entering Pre K she didn’t cry nor anything everything went fine until I got her into the truck she fainted and started moving like she was having a seizure I got so scared she woke up after a few seconds went in back the clinic, they told me it was normal due to something with the nerves I would have appreciate it if they tell you what are the effects smh
Yes. Sometimes this nervous reaction happens with patients after having a needle placed in the body. Again a medical professional would be able to help diagnose this better.
Sorry if this is a dumb question but they’re only injecting fluid? No actually instruments inside you? Also, is there certain people who can’t get this injection? I use to go on accutane and idk if that’s gonna effect it
@@elitesixstudios8203 I personally have never had a scab but it is completely fine as long as you don’t touch the site until you have your reading 48-72 hours later. 😊
Hi mam i had identified one year before latent tb infection because skin test and blood test was positive after i took chest x rays sputum test was negative doctor advised me rifamycin 600mg isonizid300mg for 3month then i took test again skin test is still positive blood test is negative what is solution for this pls suggest me
I am wondering if there is a connection between the TST test and reaction to COVID 19 Vaccine. I remember when I used to make these TST TB under the skin test I would get a very strong reaction. Big bump and red around it as well. Fast forward, when I got my first shot of COVID vaccine Moderna, I developed chills and fever on and off that lasted for 5 days. Which is very unusual as these side effects if any are gone in 24 hours for most people. So I am curious if there is somebody that have had a strong reaction to the TB test and got the first Covid Vaccine and what their experience was after the first shot. Trying to see if there may be a pattern. Thanks
This test is highly accurate and valid. If the wheal doesn’t disappear or the induration becomes enlarged (measured in millimeters), then it is considered a positive test. Often times, if you have had a positive TB skin test, you will then be prompted to take a Quantiferon Gold blood test. If the blood test comes back positive, then a chest x-ray will be ordered to confirm if the TB is considered active or inactive within the body. I hope this helps answers all your questions!!
Maddie Nielsen madam I have one more questions Madam if a person who get 14mm in skin test result but he had no appear bubles only a red color in that place is it true result If a pregnant diagnosed tb she can to take medicines ?? Is it effect baby harmfully I hope ur valuable replies
I am not aware of safe medications during pregnancy to take for TB. A medical doctor would know what is safe and not safe to take for a pregnant woman with TB. If there is any amount of induration in mm (it doesn’t necessarily have to be like a bubble), it is a positive TB test.
I just got my tb skin test done and I had some bleeding at the site. As this is my first time having this skin test done, I was scared to touch it or clean it and now there is like a hard reddish black blood crust there. It's been 4 hrs now and the wheal seems to have gone away and there are no bumps at the moment. However the hard reddish black blood crust there scares me. Do u think this means I have TB? Should I try to pick it off or just leave it until I go get my results read? Thanks so much for your time
No. If the wheal has disappeared, you most likely do not have TB. The medical professional is just looking for an increase in the size/reaction with the wheal itself. I had some blood with mine too when the needle went in. They just need to be able to measure the wheals diameter in mm in order to see if you have been exposed to TB in the past. Good luck to you!!
I got one done recently for nursing. My first time i got it done the measurement was 0mm and this time was 6mm but still NEG. however the spot is hardened a little but no induration??? It’s been over 72 hours and still red?
This is interesting. I have never had one stay red for long. It’s possible that you could have a little dermatological reaction to the tuberculin agent. I believe there is a certain level of measurement in mm that is considered positive. It may be 10mm or higher that is considered positive. But I am not completely sure...
I wish I could answer that. As a type 1 diabetic, fearing needles or sharp instruments isn’t really a choice. For me, sometimes not looking when they are inserting the needle for the test helps me not feel so tense about needles.
A little redness at the injection site is normal. However, persistent redness long after the test may indicate a dermatological skin reaction. I would consult your physician for further clarification.
Yes. Because you may be seeing patients that have it. Even in the dental clinic, we have to be tested for this once a year. Also, certain disinfecting wipes have to be able to kill the TB spores in case of an outbreak!!
I’m getting a Tb test today because I’m a teacher and we have to get one before the school year start so glad you made this cideo
Thank you Amanda! I am so glad this video was helpful for you! Hope you are doing well!
Did it hurt?
@@aariontae6864 it basically felt like I was getting a shot or getting blood drawn
I'm applying for the school district SFA position, and they requested me to get a TB test it'll be done in 48 hours, and I'll go back for results paperwork.
I’m going to get my test tomorrow and I’m freakingggg out bc I absolutely hate needles. Everyone keeps telling me that it’s just a scratch but it’s not it’s an injection so it’s even worse. Ahhhh I’m so scared
You’ll be fine. The needle only goes just below the skin. It’s not that big of a needle 😊
Maddie Nielsen good news, I got the test today and I didn’t even freak out too much. I always scare myself and it’s never that bad. Thanks for the encouraging words!
No problem. Glad the test went smoothly!!
I have to get the test tomorrow I am sooo scared dose it hurt
Kaylin K dose it hurt I have to get that test tomorrow
Got mine today and didn't know what to expect but im so happy that this video made it easy to understand.
Glad this video was helpful Gabby!! :)
Great, Maddie! Very informative. I just got my TB skin test yesterday and am having it read tomorrow. I thought I had remembered something about it being a raised bump regardless of whether or not you were positive, and positivity being a matter of bump diameter. However, mine is completely flat and, like yours, dissipated within about an hour of being injected. Now I know that means I'm negative. Thanks a bunch!
Thanks for sharing! I am getting a TB test this week! I was guessing you were from the midwest by your accent and then at the end you mentioned WI! That's where I'm from😊
Thanks for watching! :) Yes indeed I am from Wisconsin! Born and raised here! Happy to see another Wisconsinite who watched my video!
Im freaking out because my grandmother turn out having TB now my whole family need to take the test. But your video helps a lot. Thank youuuu ♥
I am glad my video was helpful!! I hope your grandmother and your entire family is doing well!! :)
Are you ok did u find out of u had it hope u guys are all ok
@@amyskiff5254 im ok but my grandmother passed away about a month ago because of TB. she had problem eating and she had high blood pressure. maybe because she's old. but me and my family is ok. we still need to check up every 6 months untill next year. but so far, everything is ok. 😊
@@amyskiff5254 oh some of my family positive TB but im negative. They are all ok though.
@@notmeowbutmeow5269 I'm sorry to hear of your Grandmothers passing. How old was she?
I took this test, my skin was raised a little for 1-2 hrs and now it's back to normal. Now I know this is normal. The other videos probably showed worst case reaction or reaction positive.
I’m getting tested tomorrow and this was super informative thanks!
Hi Maddie! I found your video because I was looking for an explanation of what to expect at a TB 2-step skin test. I work for a company that provides screening services for students. We also verify immunization records for students that are going into the Healthcare field, just like you in Dental Assisting. These students often struggle with getting the 2-step right, lots of times because they think the reading is the second step. I love your video and would like to share it with students as a resource. Our experience with many of these students leads us to believe that they won't watch a video that is 10 minutes long, or they might skim through it and miss important parts. Do you think you might ever consider making a condensed version of this video? Students also get confused about other tests and vaccines they are required to get, like Hep B, positive titers, and how to find historic immunization records. You have a very clear and direct way of speaking, and you are incredibly thorough, and I believe this type of video could be very helpful for students. Thanks for making this!
I got the test done today and I’m freaking out because I’m scared if I’ll react badly or something will happen. i got it done in the past before and I’m really scared. I’m freaking out right now
You’re going to be fine. It’s a weird test but highly necessary if you are going to work in healthcare. Just breathe. It’s okay!! 😊🙌🏻
The test really pain?
The lady who did mine messed up because she went in too deep blood started coming out around the needle and she said she had to redo it. I hate this.
Lol the lady who did mine couldn’t get it through the skin so she just kept poking and tore a little bit so it bleed a tiny bit, so she ended up doing it on the other arm lol 🙄🙄
@@wafaam-li4sc that’s pretty much exactly what the lady who did mine did. I still have a huge bruise on both of my arms bc she didn’t know what she was doing!
Wow! That really sucks to have to redo a TB test! I have never had to have one redone due to poor administration of the tuberculin!
i got my test done 2 days ago for a healthcare course for school and it went away in the first day but yesterday i scratched it bc i forgot i had it and i even washed over it in the shower and put lotion on it and it swelled up 😟 my physician didn't tell me or my mom i shouldn't touch it or do anything. now i feel like my test is gonna come back positive. it's not firm or anything it's just kinda squishy.
What ended up happening
Hi, I am so glad to see you answer your comments and heart them. I like your candid scientific method direct way of speaking, like the masters of teaching I care most about speak too, for example Carl Sagan, Jacque Cousteau, Marlin Perkins and Ocean Ramsey, the female youtube marine bioligist. Can you help me? I believe I've contracted, Cold Urticaria-- within a couple of days after getting a required tb test for a public works sector job. I have always even reflected an inner boast in my life about my usual joy and great tolerance to extreme cold, living in Pittsburgh most of my life, and, just moved into a new apartment all day and evening long in 3 feet of wet snow banks and 20 degree weather and wind blowing all day. All I needed was a cup of coffee my whole life in stories just like that, including 11 years I drove a Toyota 4 Runner with a completely open back in icy cold conditions and exposure, and soaking wet seats and clothing from cold rain too. All was fine my whole life, until at age 48, I got my first ever required tb test to work my first ever public sector job. Whatever I may have had the tb test as a baby or high school, I no longer remember, but regardless, they obviously created the normal, no effects, result. I had already been working more than a month-- at the Pittsburgh Zoo, outside sweeping and grounds maintenance, in cold air and rain and cold tools of metal and wood and sitting on cold-wet concrete and wooden benches like any other ordinary day in my life. This was in the brisk weather of March. I just did that coffee day cold move in November. A few days after getting the test, while outside, rain water fell off a tent tarp the grounds crew and I were putting up, and my shoulder with a Zoo t-shirt got soaked. I immediately got blister hives all over the effected area. Initially, I thought the rain water had some weird bacteria in it, maybe from being locked up in a plastic tarp for an unknown time, but soon I noticed it happening a lot. If I even touched cold pipes or sat down outside, even when the wind blew, my skin got red rashes, water blisters, itching like ants, and even white pimple poxings. I knew it happened because of that tb test. "What did they put in me?!" I thought. I have had Cold Urticaria, known as, Cold Hives since 2016, for 3 years now since. I did research and found tb testing "may cause Urticaria and/or Cold Urticaria in very rare cases." I also saw a medical professional on youtube give his opinion, perhaps you've seen him, where he desribes a danger in tb testing because the Tuberculine used, may, "affect the healthy tb bacteria in our systems we get from mother's milk, that defends the body particularly against cancer cell development due to stress." He further stated, "the placement of Turburculine thus may cause such alterations to directly, how the IMMUNITY SYSTEM works-- thus in effect, alter it." I have come to know a connection : Cold Urticaria/Hives , is due to an IMMUNITY SYSTEM's now, over-reaction-- to an otherwise previously normal exposure stimulus. The Immunity system has been altered from a previous homeo stasis hasn't it? It now is triggered to over-release HYSTAMINE, by exagerrated proportions that it did not lose function to do that function previously. ? The high concentrations of HYSTAMINE dialate the skin cells causing any irritation variation as mentioned already. Is there an ANTI SERUM, to, apparently, the agent existent in-- TURBERCULINE ? I am am absolutely certain my Cold Urticaria appeared within the next days in the same week I got that tb test. I had already worked a few weeks waiting for a paycheck to pay for the test outside as weather described. No problem. Then, the tb test , I could pay the $55 after a couple weeks of work. Then, Cold Hives: Cold Urticaria immediately after and 3 years later since. Can you please write me with anything you know regarding this. Especially, a cure? And, if there are others having this rare immunity system disorder, URTICARIA or/and COLD URTICARIA-- if they can also trace back the usually quoted, "sudden appearance of it, at a particular age-- usually in youth (perhaps after they got a tb test too, as we do at those ages?), " could you make any scientific connection to this and help me please, and any other science in this question, or person/s Please. ? Please Help. I look forward to any knowledge you may have or know. Thank You very much. Truly, Daniel
I wish I knew about this condition that comes after Tb testing. I honestly never knew about it until you mentioned it to me. I wish I could help you more but a specialist would be able to help you better.
My school was exposed to TB in now I got to get a skin test at school i hope I don't have TB.
You will be okay!! Remember that it can be taken care of with antibiotics.
Hey so I had my test today and after 3 hours the bump is already gone, a tiny tiny tiny bit of redness right at the needle entrance. Is that normal? I am still scared it might get worse again or gets really weird. I am an ICU nurse from Germany and it’s not required there. I did get it done a couple years ago though and it was negative. So I hope this will be negative too! I will go back on Saturday! 😁 scared haha
A small bump at the needle entrance is usually not a problem with a TB skin test. :)
Hello so if you had before and it reacted how do we know if it is positive or negative
Can I work out after ? The nurse said to avoid excercise, as It may effect results,Google is saying the opposite
Very helpful thank you so much just got my done for a job.
I am an EMT and had to get one today, lady poked me three times with the wrong needle, then someone else came in with the right needle and poked me again. 4 times total. Ouchies
Oh my I’m sorry
I never had a positive tb test but today due to me being out and active I had to cover it lightly with a bandaid due to it bleeding . And now it’s red it’s only been 8hrs and I’m freaking out cause I think I gave myself a false positive but I get it read Thursday help me pleaee
Omg same! What was the results?
They typically consider it a positive test when you have swelling and/or a prominent wheel or induration. They don't measure redness around the skin if it is flat. I hope this makes sense and that you were still able to have a negative reading with your initial skin test!
@@MaddieNielsen my result came out positive. Cuz there was defo a bump so they asked me to do blood test and its negative. Is it possible that i had it positive cuz i had bcg vaccination when i was a baby?
@@ladymccorny7387 yes. I definitely know the big vaccine can affect test results. Glad the blood test came back negative 😊
You look exactly like a girl I went to high school with. Her name was Maddie as well.
:)
Came to this video bc my 4 year old had to have one due to entering Pre K she didn’t cry nor anything everything went fine until I got her into the truck she fainted and started moving like she was having a seizure I got so scared she woke up after a few seconds went in back the clinic, they told me it was normal due to something with the nerves I would have appreciate it if they tell you what are the effects smh
Yes. Sometimes this nervous reaction happens with patients after having a needle placed in the body. Again a medical professional would be able to help diagnose this better.
Even my kid got fainted after the skin test nd he was back to normal in few seconds but it was painful during that timw
Sorry if this is a dumb question but they’re only injecting fluid? No actually instruments inside you? Also, is there certain people who can’t get this injection? I use to go on accutane and idk if that’s gonna effect it
yep. it is only the tuberculin fluid for the test that you are injected with
@ anonymousacount 9734. Why are you asking a dumb question its inappropriate
if blood work said your exposed does that mean your positive? And what should you do from their. And did you have tb do you have low energy
I have no wheel but I am feeling itchiness in that area. I haven't touched it or washed it. There is redness also. Am I positive?
This does not sound like a positive test, but I would have a Dr. or a medical professional confirm this! I hope everything worked out well!! :)
Does it matter which arm they do it on?
Nope. I did one arm for the first test and the other arm for the second test.
I'm curious I have to get it done today. But be honest. Does it hurt? What does it feel like?
It shouldn’t hurt as it is just going under your skin. It feels like a normal injection to me! I hope your TB test went smoothly!
Excellent video 👍🏼
thank you Vastus!
If you drink after taking a TB test will it affect it
I am not sure. I wasn’t told to avoid alcohol so I would assume not. But talk to your healthcare provider for an exact answer.
@@MaddieNielsen Is it normal if have a little bit of a scab afterward and will it mess up the reading?
@@elitesixstudios8203 I personally have never had a scab but it is completely fine as long as you don’t touch the site until you have your reading 48-72 hours later. 😊
Hi mam i had identified one year before latent tb infection because skin test and blood test was positive after i took chest x rays sputum test was negative doctor advised me rifamycin 600mg isonizid300mg for 3month then i took test again skin test is still positive blood test is negative what is solution for this pls suggest me
If found out that your positive on the tb skin test and negative on chest X-ray is he still contagious?
I would consult a physician on that. I am not sure at what stage/level they consider TB to be active or contagious to other people.
i’m about to get it done soon because i got a job with a school district but i’m so nervous because i’ve heard it hurts ... does it?
No. It’s not painful at all. It’s super quick to get done. Best of luck with your new job. :)
I don’t trust any injections these days after all those “safe and effective” jabs.
I am wondering if there is a connection between the TST test and reaction to COVID 19 Vaccine.
I remember when I used to make these TST TB under the skin test I would get a very strong reaction. Big bump and red around it as well.
Fast forward, when I got my first shot of COVID vaccine Moderna, I developed chills and fever on and off that lasted for 5 days. Which is very unusual as these side effects if any are gone in 24 hours for most people. So I am curious if there is somebody that have had a strong reaction to the TB test and got the first Covid Vaccine and what their experience was after the first shot. Trying to see if there may be a pattern. Thanks
So did you have TB? How did your second Moderna and booster shot go?
Madam I have 3 questions can u answer me
This tb skin test is true test??? If we get positive is it true result?
Which is best diagnosis to know tb??
This test is highly accurate and valid. If the wheal doesn’t disappear or the induration becomes enlarged (measured in millimeters), then it is considered a positive test. Often times, if you have had a positive TB skin test, you will then be prompted to take a Quantiferon Gold blood test. If the blood test comes back positive, then a chest x-ray will be ordered to confirm if the TB is considered active or inactive within the body. I hope this helps answers all your questions!!
Maddie Nielsen madam I have one more questions
Madam if a person who get 14mm in skin test result but he had no appear bubles only a red color in that place is it true result
If a pregnant diagnosed tb she can to take medicines ??
Is it effect baby harmfully
I hope ur valuable replies
I am not aware of safe medications during pregnancy to take for TB. A medical doctor would know what is safe and not safe to take for a pregnant woman with TB. If there is any amount of induration in mm (it doesn’t necessarily have to be like a bubble), it is a positive TB test.
There is such a thing as false positives and false negatives, talk to the person reading your results.
Can you take shower after they inject you with the fluid?
I just got my tb skin test done and I had some bleeding at the site. As this is my first time having this skin test done, I was scared to touch it or clean it and now there is like a hard reddish black blood crust there. It's been 4 hrs now and the wheal seems to have gone away and there are no bumps at the moment. However the hard reddish black blood crust there scares me. Do u think this means I have TB? Should I try to pick it off or just leave it until I go get my results read? Thanks so much for your time
No. If the wheal has disappeared, you most likely do not have TB. The medical professional is just looking for an increase in the size/reaction with the wheal itself. I had some blood with mine too when the needle went in. They just need to be able to measure the wheals diameter in mm in order to see if you have been exposed to TB in the past. Good luck to you!!
Got mine wasn’t bad
Thank you!
I get my tb test yesterday nd now its been 24 hours and its greater than 10 mm, is it going to be same after 48 hours??
It all depends on how your body reacts. A Dr. would be able to tell the difference between a true positive and negative test result.
@@MaddieNielsen It was negative.
does it haves to do something with the tb
Where does the tuberculin go? Does it just sit under your skin?
Yep. It goes subdermally or just below the skin level
Intradermal
thanks
I got one done recently for nursing. My first time i got it done the measurement was 0mm and this time was 6mm but still NEG. however the spot is hardened a little but no induration??? It’s been over 72 hours and still red?
This is interesting. I have never had one stay red for long. It’s possible that you could have a little dermatological reaction to the tuberculin agent. I believe there is a certain level of measurement in mm that is considered positive. It may be 10mm or higher that is considered positive. But I am not completely sure...
Now how do you cure the fear of needles
I wish I could answer that. As a type 1 diabetic, fearing needles or sharp instruments isn’t really a choice. For me, sometimes not looking when they are inserting the needle for the test helps me not feel so tense about needles.
Maddie Nielsen Thank you for the advice And you know what I think you’re really brave I am a pansy when it comes to needles even though I am 16 lmao
It’s okay to be afraid. But it’s standing up to your fears head on is what builds your character and makes you stronger!!
Mine is pink but it’s flat so now I’m scared 😭
It is okay if the site of the test is flat.
Does it hurt
No. It wasn’t painful
do you faint or in what cause
Hi , Is it normal to have red bump before 48 hours and after that it gets vanished ? what does it mean ?
A little redness at the injection site is normal. However, persistent redness long after the test may indicate a dermatological skin reaction. I would consult your physician for further clarification.
@@MaddieNielsen Hi like its been more than 24 hours and I still have redness and small bump ! I am afraid
Abhishek Anand I would consult your physician for further advice. They will be able to tell you more information.
Maddie Nielsen what would if I test TB positive due to this ?
is there any chance to get positive ? do u think ?
You sound smart. :)
Thank you
Working in healthcare does that increase your risk to being exposed to TB?
Yes. Because you may be seeing patients that have it. Even in the dental clinic, we have to be tested for this once a year. Also, certain disinfecting wipes have to be able to kill the TB spores in case of an outbreak!!
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Your beautiful
or is it just a reaction
they are just looking for a raised and red reaction to determine if you have had an exposure to TB