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Positive Tuberculin Test.

Before I joining for work last year, a Tuberculin test was done. It was negative. I consulted a gynaecologist, they asked me to do a blood test and tuberculin test. Now the tuberculin test is showing 20mm x 20mm. Is it a false positive result?
posted on Mon, 24 Aug 2009
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The basic issue is why was the tuberculin test done twice. We cannot assume that the test is a false positive. Assuming that the tests are right, and there is a recent conversion from tuberculin negative to positive, a clinical assessment is required. It is also better to go for a second opinion from a doctor who (eg. MD Medicine) who may have more experience in treating tuberculosis than a gynaecologist.
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Positive Tuberculin Test.

The basic issue is why was the tuberculin test done twice. We cannot assume that the test is a false positive. Assuming that the tests are right, and there is a recent conversion from tuberculin negative to positive, a clinical assessment is required. It is also better to go for a second opinion from a doctor who (eg. MD Medicine) who may have more experience in treating tuberculosis than a gynaecologist.