i had a tb skin test done 2 days ago and the area is a little red, its not a raised bump but its a lil stiffer when you rub over it. should i be concered?
2006-10-07 06:03:41 · 5 answers · asked by babyhuggs89 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It is very important to have the test interpreted by a health professional, preferably the same one that placed the test. This should be done 48-72hrs after it is placed. Avoid scratching or rubbing the site as this will exacerbate or increase the reaction.
2006-10-07 06:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by Jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, is probably just the reaction to the test, should have gotten a reading of the TB test, but if you go tomorrow to get it read, just ask them if it is normal for that to happen.
2006-10-08 15:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by Bunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it will be a little red, as long as the bump is not raised then you should be fine.
2006-10-07 06:11:42 · answer #3 · answered by natmys333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really will not known if the test is positive or neg until someone reads it . IF it is they will do a chest x ray .
2006-10-07 06:23:00 · answer #4 · answered by esteryaya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2006-10-07 06:10:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋