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How to Read a Tuberculosis Skin Test
The ANCIENT Guide to Read a Tuberculosis Skin Test,
A tuberculosis skin test is also known as the Mantoux tuberculin test. This test measures your immune systems response to the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. Your results will be interpreted by your doctor a couple of days after the test. If you are curious about how to read a tuberculosis skin test this article will guide you through the process but remember the test must be read by a trained professional. You can interpret the test yourself but the result needs to be documented by a medical professional to ensure properand/or follow up. 1 X Trustworthy Sourcefor Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US run by the Dept. of Health and Hu
Leave your arm uncovered. Do not place a bandage over the site of the test for the required 48 to 72 hours. You c
Return to your doctor. The test must be read within 48 72 hours. If you do not come back within 72 hours the test is consider
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