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Can Chest X-ray Abnormality Without Increased Redness / Bump Require PPD Test?
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I am from a different country, so my PPD is always positive. I just found out that my recent chest Xray was abnormal; they will not tell me anything over the phone. All I know is that I need to go in tomorrow to get another PPD test done. I don't understand. I thought the bump and redness increase each time when positive. Can you please explain? Thank you!
I am from a different country, so my PPD is always positive. I just found out that my recent chest Xray was abnormal; they will not tell me anything over the phone. All I know is that I need to go in tomorrow to get another PPD test done. I don't understand. I thought the bump and redness increase each time when positive. Can you please explain? Thank you!
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
First thing is that any Xray abnormality needs to be evaluated.The best test is to see if you have a previous Xray and compare.If it is a new abnormality then further testing needs to be done.If your PPD was clearly positive then tell them and it may not benefit to repeat a PPD.But sometimes it is mildly positive and it becomes more positive later ,in that case it may help.But do tell your doctor that your PPD is positive.
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