200 characters left. Thanks! Rose2166404 over a year ago.

The OB I saw said the results came back positive but he believes it's most likely a false positive since I have not experienced any symptoms and I am considered low risk for contracting TB. I've never even heard of TB screening in pregnancy. Little things like uploading a profile picture make the community a better place. If the test shows that you are infected with TB (positive), your doctor probably will order more tests. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! I got the TB shot last thursday afternoon. Thanks for sticking with us for a full year.

I would try not to worry!

Generally, it is not recommended to test a person with both a TST and an IGRA. It never got like that, but now … By Rose2166404 | 3 posts, last post over a year ago. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. The diameter of indurations is measured transversely to the long axis of forearm and measured in mill meter.

In that case, your doctor may want you to have another TB skin test in 8 to 10 weeks.

And it can't tell whether the infection can be passed to others. But, I had to redo my QuantiFERON TB test. A TB-positive skin test can't tell when you became infected with TB. But as to your actual question -- with any test there can be false positives. I just finished up at my OB office.

Swelling or bump is also called indurations. If blisters are present then also it is considered positive skin test … TB shot bump has not gone away even after a week. Factors in selecting which test to use include the reason for testing, test availability, and cost. Not Helpful 45 Helpful 62.

A positive test is small hard bump at the site of the injection when you go to have the test read. Submit. Ask a Question. Choosing a TB Test. If you have TB in your body, a firm red bump will form at the shot site within 2 days. Baby looks great and is moving around like crazy! They said to treat it like it was nothing. It's definitely not a standard of care, especially in low risk populations -- I'm wondering why your OB even ran that test! Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry!

If you had it, they said it would be rock hard and swell up the size of a nickle by saturday afternoon.

Baby looks great and is moving around like crazy! Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Go to any further testing your doctor might order if the test is positive or if the test … Normal? Thanks! It is important to note that redness is not measured.

I've never had a false positive TB test (done annually for my job) but I've always had the skin testing. After 48 to 72 hrs, the doctor will again check the area to detect whether a person has strong reaction to the test. See more answers.

Advertisement. If you test positive, you'll need to take medication -- for several months, in most cases -- to cure it.

Shame on your OB for ordering that test. Tips. I just finished up at my OB office. Yes No. New Reply Follow New Topic. Diagnosis of Latent TB Infection or TB Disease Choosing which TB test to use should be done by the person’s health care provider.

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