I understand that the tuberculosis test is a test for TB antibodies, using a small amount of TB antigen. My question is, if you get too many TB tests, will your body eventually make antibodies for the antigen, causing a positive test result?
2007-08-26 11:03:24 · 9 answers · asked by jellybeanchick 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
If not, then why?
2007-08-26 11:10:14 · update #1
No. The only way you will get a positive result is if you have TB. You can get a false positive result from a TB test though, if you have been exposed to it. You just have to get a chest x-ray if you have a positive result just to be sure you don't have TB.
2007-08-26 12:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by broken_angel_in_texas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it harmful to receive two TB tests in less than a year? I just had one done in June of 2015 with a negative result and I m being told that I must take another one this Wednesday. Is this okay? I thought you only got that test done once a year.
2015-11-30 07:44:03 · answer #2 · answered by Maureen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
question tb test
2016-02-02 04:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the normal test doesn't test for antibodies anyway
2007-08-26 11:09:06 · answer #4 · answered by Bo Selecta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question.i cant answer that but would like to know also.
2007-08-26 11:09:27 · answer #5 · answered by dcrc93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your doctor
2007-08-26 11:10:09 · answer #6 · answered by Rachel R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i doubt it,
2007-08-26 11:11:12 · answer #7 · answered by DONNAGAN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-08-26 11:09:39 · answer #8 · answered by Navyexwife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-08-26 11:09:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋