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TUBERCULOSIS
SCREENING
Tuberculosis is a disease, primarily of the lungs. It is usually
an airborne disease. We will perform a test to see if your have
been exposed to tuberculosis.
Test cost only: $5.00
This is a 2 step test. You will receive an intradermal injection
at the first visit into your arm. TWO DAYS LATER at the same
time of the first test, or later, you need to return to have us
read the results of the test. If you do not return in 2 days you
have to repeat the test.
You may not be able to have a skin test if you:
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Are pregnant or breast feeding. Consult your doctor first.
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Have depressed immune system due to disease or medications.
Medications include any kind of steroids (including nasal
steroids), chemotherapy or any other medication that suppresses
your immune response. If you are not sure about your
medications, ask your doctor.
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Are HIV positive or have AIDS or cancer. Consult your doctor.
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Have ever had a positive TB skin test-in your whole life. In
this case we will need to see the results of both your positive
TB skin teat and a negative chest X-ray.
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Are allergic to any of the components of the
test solution.
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Ever had a severe reaction to the
TB test injection.
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Are acutely ill.
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Have received MMR, Oral Polio (OPV) or yellow fever vaccinations
within the past 6 weeks.
The TB skin tests are given on
Monday & Wednesday between 8:00 am
and 4:30pm Tuesdays 8:00am-7:00pm
The TB skin tests are read on Wednesday & Friday 8:00 am - 4:30
pm and Thursdays
8:00 am - 7:00 pm.
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